The Charlotte Hornets closed out their exhibition schedule on a winning note as they knocked off the hometown Mavericks, 123-118, on Friday, Oct. 12 in Dallas, TX.
It was a back-and-forth affair all night long as the Mavericks controlled the first and third quarters, while the Hornets took care of business in the second and fourth frames.
In the end, 33 combined fourth-quarter points from the rookie trio of Devonte’ Graham, Miles Bridges and J.P. Macura helped the Hornets come away with the win and finish the preseason with a 4-1 record.
Graham ultimately finished the outing with a team-high 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting and four assists, while Bridges (seven rebounds and two steals) and Macura each had 13 points apiece.