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KingsToronto Raptors @ Charlotte Hornets: Jan 7, 2026
Raptors vs Hornets final: the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-96 on January 7, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | 25 | 20 | 21 | 31 | 97 |
| Hornets | 22 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 96 |
Top Performers
Raptors
- 28 PTS RJ Barrett
- 15 REB Collin Murray-Boyles
- 6 AST Jamal Shead
Hornets
- 22 PTS Collin Sexton
- 11 REB Moussa Diabate
- 7 AST LaMelo Ball
Raptors vs Hornets Box Score
Toronto Raptors
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram F | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -5 |
| RJ Barrett FG | 35 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12-25 | 1-7 | 3-5 | -1 |
| Scottie Barnes F | 29 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-14 | 0-2 | 5-6 | -2 |
| Immanuel Quickley G | 33 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-18 | 3-11 | 2-4 | +3 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles F | 32 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ja'Kobe Walter G | 19 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jamal Shead G | 24 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Jamison Battle F | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Ochai Agbaji GF | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Gradey Dick GF | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili FC | 24 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +10 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges F | 29 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 2-2 | +9 |
| Sion James G | 27 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 25 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-20 | 1-7 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 30 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 32 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-17 | 3-11 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Josh Green G | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Collin Sexton G | 23 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-13 | 3-5 | 5-5 | -3 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 20 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -15 |
| Liam McNeeley F | 21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 4-6 | -2 |
| PJ Hall F | 14 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 2-3 | +1 |
Raptors vs Hornets Recap
The Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets because they outscored them 31-24 in the fourth quarter. The win moved the Raptors to 23-15, while the Hornets fell to 13-24.
Charlotte led 50-45 at halftime after a 28-20 second quarter. The Hornets still led 72-66 after three. Toronto turned the game with the fourth, and it also protected the ball far better, committing 5 turnovers to Charlotte's 18.
RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 28 points, and Collin Murray-Boyles pulled down 15 rebounds. Collin Sexton countered with 22 points for the Hornets, and Moussa Diabate grabbed 11 rebounds. Charlotte shot 14 of 38 from three, against 7 of 34 for Toronto. The Raptors made up for that by taking 92 shots to the Hornets' 82.
The number to know: 18. Those were the Hornets' turnovers, and they gave Toronto the extra shots it needed to win by a point.
Team Stats
| Raptors | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 38-92 | Field Goals | 32-82 |
| 41.3% | FG % | 39.0% |
| 7-34 | 3-Pointers | 14-38 |
| 20.6% | 3P % | 36.8% |
| 14-19 | Free Throws | 18-22 |
| 73.7% | FT % | 81.8% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 50 |
| 15 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 18 | Assists | 19 |
| 6 | Steals | 3 |
| 4 | Blocks | 6 |
| 5 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 19 | Fouls | 19 |
| 6 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Raptors | 45.1% | 4.7% | 30.6% | 0.152 |
 Hornets | 47.6% | 16.4% | 37.2% | 0.220 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Raptors vs Hornets Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, January 7, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Raptors TSN / Sportsnet (Canada) · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Raptors vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Raptors last 5
- W vs Hawks 118-100 Jan 5, 2026
- W vs Hawks 134-117 Jan 3, 2026
- L vs Nuggets 103-106 Dec 31, 2025
- W vs Magic 107-106 Dec 29, 2025
- W vs Warriors 141-127 Dec 28, 2025
Hornets last 5
- W @ Thunder 124-97 Jan 5, 2026
- W @ Bulls 112-99 Jan 3, 2026
- L @ Bucks 121-122 Jan 2, 2026
- L vs Warriors 125-132 Dec 31, 2025
- L vs Bucks 113-123 Dec 29, 2025
Previous meetings
- Dec 5, 2025 Hornets @ Raptors 111-86
- Nov 29, 2025 Raptors @ Hornets 111-118
- Nov 17, 2025 Hornets @ Raptors 108-110
More NBA Games on Jan 7, 2026
- Final
Washington Wizards2-1110
Philadelphia 76ers3-0131Top: Embiid 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1114
Boston Celtics1-1110Top: Brown 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-293
Detroit Pistons2-0108Top: Stewart 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-1111
New York Knicks0-2123Top: Brunson 26 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3100
Atlanta Hawks2-1117Top: Risacher 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic0-2104
Brooklyn Nets0-2103Top: Jr. 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1117
Memphis Grizzlies2-098Top: Brooks 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2125
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0129Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 46 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-091
San Antonio Spurs1-2107Top: Dončić 38 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3113
Golden State Warriors0-3120Top: Antetokounmpo 34 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0102
Portland Trail Blazers2-0103Top: Avdija 41 PTSBox score ›
That covers Raptors vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Raptors host the Magic Oct 28; Hornets host the Wizards Oct 26.
Raptors vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Raptors vs Hornets on Jan 7, 2026?
The Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-96 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 28 points.
What are the Raptors and Hornets records?
After this game the Raptors were 23-15 and the Hornets were 13-24 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Raptors vs Hornets?
RJ Barrett scored 28 for the Raptors. Collin Sexton scored 22 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Raptors vs Hornets season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Raptors vs Hornets game?
The Hornets beat the Raptors 111-86 on Dec 5, 2025 on the road.
Where was Raptors vs Hornets played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
What was the score by quarter in Raptors vs Hornets?
Raptors-Hornets: Q1 25-22, Q2 20-28, Q3 21-22, Q4 31-24.
What is next for the Raptors and Hornets?
Raptors host the Magic on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET; Hornets host the Wizards on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.