Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Recap
PublishedJanuary 8, 2026,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:January 8, 2026 ,

NBA Recap: Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets – 1/7/26

The Toronto Raptors secured a win over the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 97-96. The game took place at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Raptors are now 23-15 and sit 4th in the Eastern Conference standings.

RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley also contributed with 21 points and 4 rebounds. For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Hornets now have a record of 13-24, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference.

The Toronto Raptors started strong in the first quarter, scoring 25 points while holding the Charlotte Hornets to 22. In the second quarter, the Hornets responded by putting up 28 points, overtaking the Raptors’ 20 points and taking a slight lead into halftime.

In the third quarter, both teams battled closely, with the Raptors adding 21 points and the Hornets scoring 22. The final quarter saw the Raptors outscore the Hornets 31 to 24, securing a narrow victory. The Raptors finished with 97 points, while the Hornets ended with 96.

RJ Barrett led the Toronto Raptors with 28 points. He also grabbed 7 rebounds and had 1 assist. His shooting was 12 for 25 from the field.

Immanuel Quickley contributed 21 points for the Raptors. He also collected 4 rebounds and provided 3 assists. His field goal percentage was 8 for 18.

For the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball scored 15 points. He added 7 rebounds and 7 assists. His shooting was 7 for 20 from the field.

What’s Next

The Toronto Raptors improved their record to 23-15 with the win over the Charlotte Hornets. This victory keeps them in the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference. They are working to stay in the top tier of the standings as the season progresses.

The Charlotte Hornets, with a record of 13-24, remain in the 12th position in the Eastern Conference. This loss makes it harder for them to move up in the standings. They will need to find more wins to improve their current position.

The Toronto Raptors will play their next game on Friday, January 09, against the Boston Celtics. This game will take place at TD Garden. After that, they will face the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Sunday, January 11, and again on Monday, January 12.

The Charlotte Hornets will have their next game on Thursday, January 08, at home against the Indiana Pacers. Following this, they will travel to play the Utah Jazz on Saturday, January 10. Their next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, January 12.

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