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Pascal Siakam scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets 114-99 on Monday night.
Scottie Barnes added 22 points and 17 rebounds for the Raptors, who are 2-1 on a four-game homestand.
Gary Trent Jr. scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds for Toronto, which also got 13 points from Dennis Schroder and 12 from Precious Achiuwa.
Terry Rozier scored 22 points for the depleted Hornets, who have lost five games in a row. P.J. Washington had 15 points and four steals, Brandon Miller and Bryce McGowens each had 14 points and Nick Richards had 10 points and 10 rebounds.