Hornets, Raptors trying to end extended funks

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The Toronto Raptors will come across a team that's in a similarly miserable shape when they take on the host Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.

The Raptors have lost three in a row, including 138-100 on Monday night at the New Orleans Pelicans, to add to a terrible stretch. Toronto has lost eight of its last nine games.

Charlotte carries an eight-game losing streak, with it