Raptors Secure Nail-Biting Victory Over Hornets
The Toronto Raptors continued their impressive run in the NBA, securing a hard-fought 110-108 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, which was Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Philippine time. The win marks Toronto's eighth triumph in their last nine outings and extends their current winning streak to four games.
Clutch Performances Seal the Game
With the score tied and the clock winding down, RJ Barrett drove to the basket and scored the tiebreaking points with just 18 seconds remaining. The Raptors then sealed the victory with two crucial defensive stops. First, Brandon Ingram blocked a shot from Hornets rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner from behind to protect the slim lead. On the game's final possession, Scottie Barnes definitively ended the contest by swatting away Collin Sexton's putback attempt as the buzzer sounded.
On the offensive end, Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 27 points, including a spectacular fourth-quarter dunk over Kalkbrenner that electrified the crowd. Both Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett contributed 16 points each, while Immanuel Quickley posted a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Jakob Poeltl and Gradey Dick added 13 and 10 points, respectively, to round out a balanced scoring attack.
Defensive Milestone and Hornets' Struggles
Scottie Barnes made franchise history by recording at least one block and one steal in his 10th consecutive game, setting a new team record. His defensive presence was a key factor throughout the contest.
For the Charlotte Hornets, who fell to 1-6 on the road, Kon Knueppel led the way with 24 points. Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball added 22 and 20 points respectively, with Ball returning to action after dealing with an ankle issue. Collin Sexton provided a spark off the bench with 17 points, helping the Hornets' reserves outscore Toronto's bench 35-23. Despite Kalkbrenner grabbing 10 rebounds, the team struggled immensely from three-point range, shooting a season-worst 10-for-40 from beyond the arc.
In other NBA action, the Philadelphia 76ers mounted a comeback to defeat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 110-108. Tyrese Maxey poured in 39 points for the Sixers, while James Harden scored 28 points for the Clippers, becoming the 11th player in NBA history to reach 28,000 career points.
