- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
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This Friday, the Charlotte Hornets (6-16) will visit Scotiabank Arena to face off against the Toronto Raptors (15-7).
The Hornets last faced the Knicks, suffering a defeat with a score of 119-104. During that game, Charlotte achieved a field goal percentage of 40.0% (36 out of 90) and made 13 of 42 three-pointers. They converted an impressive 90.5% of their free throws, hitting 19 out of 21 attempts. On the boards, they secured 44 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end. The team dished out 19 assists while recording 9 turnovers and 4 steals. Defensively, Charlotte allowed the Knicks to shoot 47.7% from the field, as New York registered 42 made baskets out of 88 attempts. The Knicks notched 28 assists and stole the ball 9 times. With respect to free-throw shooting, New York made 23 of their 27 shots (85.2%) and hit 12 of 38 from beyond the arc. The Hornets committed 18 personal fouls compared to 19 by the Knicks.
LaMelo Ball significantly contributed in the last matchup, shooting 44.4% from the field and distributing 9 assists. He played for 37 minutes and grabbed 8 rebounds, finishing the game with 34 points on 12 of 27 shooting.
Presently, Charlotte boasts a record of 6-16. The team experiences an average of 15.7 turnovers per game and commits 18.8 fouls. Collectively, the Hornets grab 44.4 rebounds per game and have dished out 557 assists this season, ranking 19th in the league. They shoot 34.4% from behind the arc (304 of 885) and have an 83.3% conversion rate from the free-throw line. The team averages 114.7 points per game (21st overall) while shooting 45.1% from the field.
Defensively, the Hornets force an average of 12.9 turnovers per game and average 21.7 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 39.7% from three-point range and are 23rd in the league for points allowed per game (119.9). They concede a shooting percentage of 49.6% (986 of 1,987) and yield an average of 40.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, Charlotte ranks last in the league for assists allowed, giving up 646 assists this year.
The Raptors secured a victory in their last game against the Trail Blazers, winning 121-118. During that match, Toronto accumulated 33 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 43. They turned the ball over 18 times but recorded 10 steals. The Trail Blazers committed 21 fouls, which enabled the Raptors to take 21 free-throw attempts, converting 14 for a shooting percentage of 66.7%. From beyond the arc, Toronto made 11 of their 30 attempts (36.7%). Overall, the Raptors finished the game shooting 53.3% from the field (48 of 90). On the defensive side, they allowed the Trail Blazers to make 41 out of 83 shots, resulting in a field goal percentage of 49.4%. From three-point range, Portland shot at 37.5%, converting 15 out of 40 attempts while finishing 21 of 32 from the free-throw line (65.6%). Toronto allowed Portland to capture 39 rebounds, with 9 being offensive boards.
Scottie Barnes played a pivotal role in the Raptors’ success, shooting 10 of 18 to achieve a 55.6% field goal percentage while grabbing 7 rebounds. He scored 28 points during his 39 minutes on the floor, also contributing 7 assists.
Toronto currently holds a record of 15-7 this season. The Raptors average 22.1 fouls per game and shoot 76.7% from the free-throw line. They generate 29.9 assists per game (4th in the NBA) and average 14.5 turnovers. Toronto has accumulated a total of 2,590 points this season, averaging 117.7 per contest, while securing 42.7 rebounds per game. Their overall shooting percentage is 49.2%, ranking them 4th in the league.
Defensively, the Raptors rank 5th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 113.1. They force their opponents into 16.1 turnovers per game and allow teams a 46.0% shooting percentage from the field (7th in the league). Toronto’s defense permits 32.3% shooting from long-range (268 of 830), while the opposition converts 79.9% of their free throws. They yield an average of 25.3 assists and 43.3 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 12th in the league, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Charlotte
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