“We did not play the way we did the last three quarters. “Our approach in the first quarter was very unlike us,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. The former Duke star responded again and again, going 7 of 10 from the floor in the first half. The Raptors appeared to be playing off Henderson, daring him to shoot. Henderson led the way, knocking down six jumpers in the opening 10 minutes, most of those around the top of the key. The Bobcats have won five straight home games dating to last season.Ĭharlotte shot 75% from the field in the first quarter to build a 32-18 lead. Never leave winning the game to the last couple of possessions “Yeah, I was surprised” they didn’t call timeout, Henderson said.
Toronto didn’t foul the Bobcats on their final possession, and when Henderson’s long three-pointer hit off the rim there wasn’t enough time for Toronto to corral the loose ball and call timeout. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
