The Raptors surrendered 117 points on the road to the 76ers in their last game this past Friday. Prior to that, though, the Raptors had allowed just 97.6 points in their previous three games.

Toronto now draws a decimated Hornets team missing LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre, Gordon Hayward, Dennis Smith and now possibly P.J. Washington.

So where does Charlotte's points come from? Good question.

The Hornets know they must play slow and intense defense to stay in the game. They didn't do that against the Bulls this past Friday in a 121-91 home loss. Charlotte coach Steve Clifford wasn't happy with the defensive effort. Expect better defensive play from the Hornets here. 

Note the early start, too. That's a plus for the Under.