The game between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors will take place at Spectrum Center on Sunday, April 2 at 1:00 PM ET.
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The Charlotte Hornets will welcome the Toronto Raptors to Spectrum Center for an NBA game on Sunday. The Charlotte Hornets lost 91-121 in their last game over the Bulls. James Bouknight had 22 points behind six 3-pointers to lead the Hornets. They had their three-game winning snapped and lost yet another key player to injury. Charlotte’s P.J.
Washington, who scored a career-high 43 points Tuesday night in a 137-134 win over Oklahoma City, left in the second quarter with a sprained foot and did not return. “I thought he was off to a good start again,” Hornets coach Steve Clifford said. “It’s part of it. It’s part of the game.” It’s unclear if Washington will miss the remainder of the season, but there’s no logical reason for the Hornets to rush him back given they’ve already been eliminated from playoff contention.
It’s the latest in a long line of injuries for the Hornets, who played without LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, Kelly Oubre Jr., Cody Martin and Dennis Smith Jr. Washington was the only opening day starter who suited up for the Hornets against the Bulls. The Hornets were so thin at one point they had a lineup on the floor that included five players who’ve spent time with their G League club, the Greensboro Swarm.
The Toronto Raptors on the other hand lost 117-110 against the 76ers in their last game. The Raptors didn’t have another run in them. Scottie Barnes scored 29 points and OG Anunoby had 19. Harden and Embiid combined to make 12 of 16 shots and Harden made all three 3-pointers in the first half. Embiid and Harden showed no ill effects of injuries that hampered them of late.
Embiid is playing through a nagging right calf injury that cost him a game — and maybe some MVP votes — Monday at Denver. He said the injury is “good enough” and is trying to survive the remaining games without incident. With Embiid, though, there’s always a small scare for the 76ers. The NBA scoring leader stepped on Anunoby’s foot in the first half and was briefly on his back. Embiid gingerly got up and missed a free throw.
“He looked normal tonight,” coach Doc Rivers said. “He didn’t look like he had any problems and let’s just hope that continues.” Harden has been dealing with a sore left Achilles for the last few months. The 33-year-old Harden said the pain has spiked at times during games. Rivers said Harden’s injury has “been managed but it’s always a concern.”
Charlotte Hornets: Bryce McGowens, PJ Washington, Mark Williams, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Théo Maledon
Toronto Raptors: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Jakob Poeltl, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes
Charlotte Hornets: PJ Washington, Dennis Smith Jr., Kelly Oubre Jr., Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, Cody Martin, LaMelo Ball
Toronto Raptors: Gary Trent Jr., Dalano Banton, Will Barton, Otto Porter Jr.
The game between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors will take place at Spectrum Center on Sunday, April 2 at 1:00 PM ET.
The match between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors will be telecast live on Bally Sports Southeast, Fox Sports Southeast.
| Country | Channel | Date and Time |
| United States | Bally Sports Southeast, Fox Sports Southeast. | April 2 (1:00 PM ET) |
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