Charlotte Hornets 111, Toronto Raptors 86
NBA · 2025-12-05 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Toronto Raptors 111–86 on 2025-12-05 in NBA play, a 25-point result. A 17-0 road team run ending at Q2 5:19 swung win probability 90% → 31%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Toronto Raptors lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 18 | 35 | 25 | 33 | 111 |
| Toronto Raptors | 24 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 road team run ending at Q2 5:19 swung win probability 90% → 31%.
Why Toronto Raptors lost
- Lost Q2 18-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at Q2 5:19 (win probability 90% → 31% for the home side).
- Shot 41.8% eFG vs a 54.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 24-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 9–0 | Q1 4:23 | 54% → 82% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 17–0 | Q2 5:19 | 90% → 31% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q2 0:39 | 38% → 10% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q4 9:14 | 12% → 0% |