Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Toronto Raptors (1-3) are traveling to Spectrum Center this Wednesday to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (1-2) in what promises to be an exciting NBA showdown.
In their previous game against the Denver Nuggets, the Raptors suffered a narrow defeat, losing 127-125. Toronto committed 20 fouls while Denver had 21, highlighting a tightly contested matchup. The Raptors successfully converted 9 of their 20 three-point attempts. Denver shot an impressive 80.0% from the free-throw line, making 24 of 30 attempts. The Nuggets dominated the boards, recording 43 rebounds (including 13 offensive), and also made 22 assists along with 8 steals. Defensively, the Raptors allowed Denver to shoot 49.0% from the field (47 of 96). Toronto managed 21 assists and forced 16 turnovers while achieving 10 steals. They collected a total of 41 rebounds, with 9 offensive ones. The Raptors went 17 for 21 at the free-throw line for a commendable 81.0% shooting percentage. Overall, Toronto ended the game with a shooting mark of 45.0% from the field (49 of 109) and hit 10 of 35 from beyond the arc.
Scottie Barnes was a standout player for Toronto, finishing the game with 21 points, shooting 47.4% from the floor, dishing out 9 assists, and grabbing 12 rebounds over 35 minutes of play.
The Raptors currently hold a record of 1-3 this season. They have struggled with turnovers, averaging 20.3 per game, along with committing 26.8 personal fouls each contest. Toronto is averaging 48.0 rebounds per game and ranks 5th in the league with 109 assists so far. From three-point territory, they are shooting at a rate of 32.2% (38 of 118) and have a free-throw percentage of 79.8%. The Raptors score an average of 111.8 points per game (16th in the NBA) with a shooting percentage of 44.6% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Raptors force an average of 14.5 turnovers while committing 22.5 personal fouls per game. They allow opponents to shoot 39.7% from three-point range and are among the league’s worst, ranking 26th in points allowed per game (120.5). Toronto’s defensive field goal percentage sits at 48.5% (166 of 342), and they permit 39.3 rebounds per game, also ranking 26th in assists allowed with a total of 106 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Hornets faced the Miami Heat, losing 114-106. Charlotte struggled on the boards, allowing Miami to secure 32 rebounds (5 offensive). The Hornets shot 41.2% from three, making 14 of 34 attempts, and went 20 of 28 at the charity stripe (71.4%). Defensively, they allowed Miami to shoot 46.5% from the field (40 of 86). Charlotte’s shooting percentage was 43.8%, hitting 39 of 89 shots. Beyond the arc, they connected on 13 of 41 attempts (31.7%) and converted 15 of their free-throw attempts, maintaining a 71.4% success rate. The Hornets forced the Heat into 16 fouls, leading to 21 free-throw attempts for Charlotte. They recorded 15 turnovers and managed to secure 32 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 45 for the game.
Star player LaMelo Ball contributed significantly, scoring 27 points in 37 minutes and providing 7 assists. He shot 9 of 22 from the field (40.9%) and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Charlotte’s record stands at 1-2 this season. Offensively, the Hornets are shooting 42.2% from the field, ranking 23rd in the league. They have accumulated a total of 336 points this season (averaging 112.0 points per game) and are securing 51.7 rebounds each contest. However, their assist numbers are low at 20.7 per game (27th in the NBA), and they average 18.3 turnovers. The Hornets commit 24.3 personal fouls per contest and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.6%.
Defensively, Charlotte ranks 19th in points allowed per game at 114.7, forcing their opponents into an average of 12.0 turnovers each game. Their defense permits opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field (7th in the NBA) and allows 35.7% on three-point attempts (41 of 115). Opponents convert 80.2% of their free-throw shots against them. Moreover, the Hornets allow 25.7 assists and grab 41.7 rebounds per game, ranking 17th and 7th, respectively, in the league.
Which team will dominate the NBA matchup tonight against the spread?
Free Prediction: Back Toronto +6.5 (-115)
