TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have added another accolade to their record-breaking season.
DeMar DeRozan poured in 26 points as the Raptors roared past the Charlotte Hornets 96-90 on Tuesday, tying their franchise record of 30 home wins.
Kyle Lowry, who'd landed in Toronto (52-25) early Tuesday morning after watching his alma mater Villanova beat North Carolina in Monday's thrilling NCAA final, had 21 points. Jonas Valanciunas added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Cory Joseph had 11 points and Patrick Patterson chipped in with 10 off the bench for the Raptors, who can break the record for home wins Friday when they host Indiana.