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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Toronto Raptors 118–111 on November 29 at Spectrum Center, with Miles Bridges leading the way on 35 points to secure the home victory. The Hornets shot 44.1 percent from the field and made 10 three-pointers while K. Knueppel added 20 points off the bench, helping Charlotte stay composed despite Toronto's aggressive pace. The Raptors, led by Scottie Barnes's 30 points and Brandon Ingram's 22, dominated the glass with 52 rebounds and distributed 34 assists, but their 15 turnovers proved costly in a tight contest that fell short of the 234.5-point Vegas total. Charlotte's defense clamped down in the fourth quarter, outscoring Toronto 24–17 in that frame after the Raptors had kept pace through three quarters. The Hornets' 114.8 offensive rating and 106.2 defensive rating reflected their balanced execution, while Toronto's turnover issues and fourth-quarter collapse—managing just 17 points in the final period—undermined an otherwise efficient shooting night at 44.4 percent. Charlotte's defensive intensity down the stretch proved decisive as the Hornets improve their positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
