Here are 10 takeaways from the Toronto Raptors’ 112-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets in the second of three preseason games.
One — Slog: The first preseason game was sloppy, and the sequel was even more muddled. Toronto got off to yet another slow start in the continued absence of Kyle Lowry, which was mildly annoying, but just as in the first game the second unit jolted them to life. With three more days off before their last preseason game, head coach Nick Nurse has plenty to work on.
Two — Stuck: The starters have not played well in either game against Charlotte and most of it boils down to the offense not clicking.