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Raptors Hammer Hornets

AM800-SPORTS-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS-kawhi-LEONARD-1.8516026 TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the second half of the NBA season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) (Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena October, 2018 in Toronto. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images))

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The redhot Toronto Raptors thump Charlotte by 21 points

Kawhi Leonard scored a team-high 22 points to lead the Raptors to a 127-106 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Toronto.  

Jonas Valanciunas contributed 17 points and 10 boards off the Toronto bench.

Kyle Lowry added 16 points and 14 assists as the Raptors moved to 4-and-0.

Kemba Walker led Charlotte with 26 points.  

Jeremy Lamb had 16 points in defeat.

The Hornets fell to 2-and-2 on the NBA season.