Raptors bid for complete effort vs. Hornets

The Toronto Raptors look for a better start out of the blocks on Tuesday when they host the Charlotte Hornets, winners of seven of their past nine games.

The Raptors cannot afford a repeat of their 114-105 loss to the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. They fell behind by 34 points duringthe second quarter and trailed by 30 at halftime.

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