P.J. Washington scored 25 points, rookie Brandon Miller provided a huge spark with eight of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets held on to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 116-110 in the teams' season opener.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball looks to pass the ball past Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela and guard Dejounte Murray during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams reacts during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C.
Terry Rozier added 24 points for the Hornets and LaMelo Ball shook off a rough first half and finished with 15 points and 10 assists. Mark Williams chipped in with 13 points and 15 rebounds for Charlotte. Trae Young had 23 points to lead the Hawks, but shot 1 for 9 from 3-point range. Jalen Johnson had a career-high 21 points.
Miller, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, was the first man off the bench for the Hornets and knocked down a 3 from the left wing on his first shot attempt, drawing a roar from the home crowd. But the Alabama product picked up his third foul midway through the second quarter and had to sit most of the first half.
Ball, playing in his first regular-season game since breaking his ankle eight months ago, struggled throughout the first half, missing all eight shots from the field. But he bounced back with four 3-pointers in the second half.
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