The Toronto Raptors defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 120-100, at Spectrum Center on Tuesday night.

The Raptors (40-39) came into the game with exponentially more at stake than the Hornets (26-54), but it was Charlotte that emerged from the first quarter with a 29-25 lead. However, Toronto changed the dynamic of the game for good with a 69-46 advantage in the middle periods, setting up the comfortable win. Toronto shot 47.7 percent, including 45.5 percent from distance, and forced 17 turnovers while only committing six.

Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with a 22-point, 14-rebound double-double that included four assists, two steals and two blocks. Chris Boucher furnished 21 points and two boards. O.G. Anunoby delivered 17 points, five assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block. Fred VanVleet supplied 16 points, six assists, one rebound, four steals and one block. Precious Achiuwa totaled 12 points, four boards, one assist and one steal.

Bryce McGowens paced the Hornets with 20 points, complementing them with six boards and three assists. Nick Richards generated an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double that included one assist. Svi Mykhailiuk managed 17 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one steal. Theo Maledon and JT Thor contributed matching 13-point tallies while posting seven rebounds and 11 assists, respectively. Maledon also turned in six rebounds and two steals.

The Raptors remain on the road and visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, while the Hornets remain home and host the Houston Rockets on Friday night.