Coming out of the gate, it looked as if the Charlotte Hornets left their offensive mojo in San Antonio, where they finished a grueling six-game road trip. The team was shaky coming out of the gate, making just one of their first six shots. With the Kings being known for their quick pace this year, they took full advantage of this poor play and was able to capture a double-digit lead within a few minutes of the contest.
It looked like this would be yet another game of the Hornets playing down to the level of their competition.