The Raptors need every win they can get to surpass the Atlanta Hawks for the eighth seed. With the Charlotte Hornets missing seven rotation players due to injury, the Raptors capitalized on their massive talent advantage and enjoyed a relatively stress-free win.
Friday’s loss to the 76ers was partly a result of lackluster performances from their top two players, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet. Today’s game was in complete contrast to Friday, as the birthday boy Siakam scored 36 points on 16/24 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds, and finished with seven assists to zero turnovers.