Listless, hopeless and downright useless, Friday night represented the lowest of the lows for the Raptors, whose unexpected start to the NBA’s season has featured its share of high points.

Brandon Ingram has clearly hit a wall as the Raptors’ compete level against a pesky Charlotte Hornets team was severely lacking.

One night after the exhilaration of LeBron James’ visit with the L.A. Lakers, who escaped with a buzzer-beating three-pointer , the Raptors were embarrassed by a Hornets team that won one road game heading into the night.

A week ago, the host Hornets ended Toronto’s nine-game win streak in overtime.

No OT was required at Scotiabank Arena once the visitors began to take control in the second quarter.

When some kind of jolt was required, nothing was summoned by anyone.

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