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Gary Trent Jr: Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes scored 22 points, grabbed a career-high tying 17 rebounds and dished out seven assists in a 114-99 victory over a depleted Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

The Hornets were missing four starters, including All-Star guard LaMelo Ball to an ankle injury. Big man Mark Williams and forwards Gordon Hayward and Miles Bridges were also unavailable, with Bridges having been denied entry at the Canadian border due to personal legal issues, reports Xinhua.

Despite the absences, Charlotte led for most of the game, holding an 81-79 lead going into the fourth quarter. In the first three frames, the Hornets outworked the Raptors with a 9-7 advantage on the offensive glass and won the turnover battle 16-13.