All five starters scored in double figures, led by Terry Rozier with 27, but the Charlotte Hornets let a double digit second half lead slip away as they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-108.
The Cavs jumped out to an early lead on the backs of their star guard duo, particularly Donovan Mitchell. The lead lasted only as long as all the starters stayed in the game though. Through the middle part of the first quarter, the Hornets out-efforted the Cavs and went on a 20-4 to take a 29-15 lead. Dennis Smith had three steals in the first quarter alone and was a major catalyst for the run.