The Charlotte Hornets put up a longer fight on Monday in their second preseason game at home against the Toronto/Tamp Bay Raptors on Monday but the result was still the same as the visitors came away with a 112-109 win.
Six players reached double figures in scoring for the Hornets. Terry Rozier (15) and Devonte’ Graham (13) were an efficient 10-of-21 combined on the night while Gordon Hayward added 14 points. Malik Monk also made his season debut after missing the majority of training camp due to testing positive for COVID-19.
Toronto’s Fred VanVleet poured in a game-high 23 points despite only playing 22 minutes on the night, sitting out the final quarter-and-a-half.