Listless and downright useless, Friday night at Scotiabank Arena represented the lowest of the lows for the Raptors, whose unexpected start to the NBA’s season has featured its share of high points.

One night after the exhilaration of LeBron James’ visit with the L.A. Lakers — who escaped with a buzzer-beating three-pointer , — the Raptors were embarrassed by a Hornets team that won one road game heading into the night and won easily 111-86

It was the lowest Raptors offensive output of the season — by six points.

A week ago, the host Hornets ended Toronto’s nine-game win streak in overtime. No OT was required in the rematch once the visitors began to take control in the second quarter.

When some kind of jolt was required, nothing was summoned by anyone. There’s no other way to say

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