Raptors vs Hornets schedule: Date, time, live stream, and more on NBA 2025-26 season (December 5)

The Toronto Raptors will host the Charlotte Hornets in their upcoming encounter of the ongoing NBA 2025-26 season. The Raptors are 15-8 so far and stand 3rd in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 120-123 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. Austin Reaves recorded 44 points with 10 assists to lead the scoring, while DeAndre Ayton finished with 17 points.

Jake LaRavia added 14 points, and LeBron James recorded eight points. The Lakers’ superstar’s streak of 1,297 regular-season NBA games in which he scored 10 or more points came to an end with the game. What took everyone’s attention was Rui Hachimura’s game-winning corner 3-pointer at the buzzer. He ended with 14 points to barely beat the Raptors.

On the other hand, the Hornets are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a disappointing 6-16 record. They were defeated by the New York Knicks in their most recent encounter with a score of 104-119. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 35 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists to lead the Knicks against the Hornets.

Jalen Brunson added 26 points, Mikal Bridges scored 16 points, Deuce McBride added 15 points, and Josh Hart recorded 15 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds. For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball finished with 34 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds.

Tidjane Salaun and Kon Knueppel also added 13 points each, which were not enough to beat the Knicks. The Hornets will play against the Raptors next, and here is all you need to know about the encounter, including its schedule, date, time, live stream, and more.