CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ So much for a season-saving homestand.
The Charlotte Hornets are in a span of six home games in seven total. They are relatively healthy, and this was supposed to be their best opportunity to get back in the race for an Eastern Conference playoff berth.
They have now lost three of the first four of those home games, falling to the Toronto Raptors, 129-111, Wednesday at Spectrum Center. The Hornets are 11-20, and any good vibes from Monday's 18-point victory over the New York Knicks evaporated quickly.
The Hornets trailed by 16 at halftime, and the deficit was 20 or more for most of the second half.
Hornets reserve Jeremy Lamb scored a career-high 32 points, making 11 of 17 shots from the field. Lamb's previous high was 27 points, scored this season against the San Antonio Spurs.
Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan finished with 28 points and eight rebounds, while Serge Ibaka added 24 points and five rebounds.
