Brandon Miller hit a smooth shot fake and stepped into a mid-range pull-up for the first bucket of the night. The Hornets were ahead at the first timeout break with the help of some unforced turnovers, getting out to an early 15-7 lead. With Terry Rozier powering the offense, Charlotte went on a 20-8 run over the latter half of the first quarter and held Toronto to 19 points and 38.9% FG as a team to head into the second leading 27-19.
It was Bryce McGowens time in the second quarter. The 21-year-old logged 7 points and 3 rebounds in the frame, recording a timely three, block on OG Anunoby and tough wrong-leg layup sequence that pushed the lead into double digits, 43-32.