Toronto Raptors have won three consecutive games for the first time this season

O.G. Anunoby added 15 points, and Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 as the Raptors defeated the struggling Hornets twice at home. Toronto never trailed and had leads of up to 18 points. In five straight home victories over Charlotte, the Raptors. Precious Achiuwa had 10 points and a career-high five steals, and Fred VanVleet scored 11 points as Toronto moved to 3-2 during a season-high six-game homestand that ends on Saturday night against Atlanta.

In his 50th 30-point game of his career, Siakam went 11 for 13, 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and 10 for 12 at the foul line. Terry Rozier added 21 points, and LaMelo Ball scored 32 points before fouling out as Charlotte dropped its sixth game in a row. In their defeat on Tuesday, Charlotte committed 10 turnovers, and on Thursday, they committed a season-high 22, which allowed the Raptors to score 26 points.