It appears the Charlotte Hornets' mini "hot streak" has come to an end. The Bugs have dropped three straight and five of their past six. Tonight, they'll head north and across the border to take on a Toronto Raptors team that has played respectable basketball since the turn of the calendar.

The Charlotte Hornets face the Toronto Raptors without several key players, including LaMelo Ball due to an ankle injury. The Raptors also have multiple absences but remain in strong form. The Hornets,

Which is why today we’re taking stock of who is in a better long-term spot: Toronto or the Charlotte Hornets — Friday’s opponent at Scotiabank Arena. Only Detroit has lost more games since 2009-10 (506) then Charlotte and this will be the ninth straight year the franchise misses the playoffs.