The Charlotte Hornets are set to face off against the Indiana Pacers in their season debut on October 20.
The Pacers eliminated the Hornets in the play-in tournament last season.
The Hornets shouldn’t need any extra motivation to play in the long awaited season opener. They have improved their roster from the last time they were out. Adding rookies that will see the floor early in James Bouknight and Kai Jones, as well as established veterans like Mason Plumlee and Kelly Oubre. All of those guys mix well with the play styles of Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball.