Scottie Barnes led the Toronto Raptors to a convincing 126-96 victory against the Charlotte Hornets, showcasing his skills with a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds in just 20 minutes. Fellow players RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley contributed effectively, combining for 19 points while resting for the latter stages of the game. This marks Toronto's last home game of the season as they prepare for a road trip to Texas.

On the other side, Nick Smith Jr. shone for Charlotte, recording 28 points and 10 assists despite the team's fifth consecutive loss. The absence of Jakob Poeltl due to injury opened opportunities for Jusuf Nurkic, who scored 26 points. Jonathan Mogbo made headlines with a triple-double performance, becoming the first rookie to achieve this milestone this season.