Toronto opens season at home against New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

The Toronto Raptors host the New Orleans Pelicans for the season opener.

Toronto finished 58-24 overall a season ago while going 32-9 at home. The Raptors gave up 108.4 points per game while committing 21 fouls last season.

New Orleans went 33-49 overall with a 14-27 record on the road during the 2018-19 season. The Pelicans gave up 116.8 points per game while committing 21.1 fouls last season.

The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams.

Raptors Injuries: Patrick McCaw: out (knee), Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: out (groin).

Pelicans Injuries: Zion Williamson: out (right knee).