It’s finally Opening Tip for the Charlotte Hornets and their new GM. The Hornets will play 4 games this week, starting with a 2 week home stand against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves before heading on a west coast road trip to take on the Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers, Hornets will finish that west coast swing next week by visiting the Golden State Warrors and Phoenix Suns.
HORNETS SEND FANS HOME HAPPY ON OPENING NIGHT
Devonte’ Graham made the statement on why rookie Anthony Edwards shouldn’t see the starting rotation soon, as Graham led the Hornets tonight scoring 21 points in 30 minutes of action. He was 7-14 from the field and 5-10 from beyond the arc. He would add 4 rebounds and 9 assists in the process. Cody Zeller added in 16 points in 31 minutes of action, while grabbing 4 rebounds.
It wasn’t all great for the Hornets though, SF Miles Bridges would injure his foot and will probably miss 5 days. Before the injury he had a great night as well, scoring 14 while grabbing 10 rebounds.
Khris Middleton led the Bucks with scoring 30 points with 3 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo would grab 11 rebounds with 6 assists, while adding 26 points.