Something was off tonight in the Charlotte Hornets vs the Toronto Raptors game in Scotiabank Arena tonight, and it caught attention immediately. What was supposed to be a clash between LaMelo Ball and Scottie Barnes’ squads ended up being heavily delayed.

TORONTO (AP) — Kon Knueppel hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 111-86 on Friday night to end a two-game losing streak. Knueppel added eight assists,

Brandon Miller's 27 points helped lead the Hornets to victory on Friday night.

The Charlotte Hornets will take on the LA Clippers on Saturday, and they're expected to do so with Brandon Miller back in the lineup.

The Charlotte Hornets (6-15) travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks (13-7) in this Wednesday night NBA matchup.

The New York Knicks released their injury report ahead of today's home game against the Charlotte Hornets. Landry Shamet and OG Anunoby remain out, while the Hornets are dealing with multiple key absences that could favor New York.

Despite the season being just six weeks old, the New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets already are separated by 7 1/2 games in the Eastern Conference standings.