The Hornets defeated the Knicks, 94-90. Nick Smith Jr. led Charlotte with 24 points, five rebounds, and four assists as Brandon Miller added 23 points and eight rebounds. Duane Washington Jr. led the Knicks with 26 points as Jacob Toppin tallied 19 points and 6 rebounds. First round pick Pacome Dadiet totaled five points and five rebounds on 2-8 shooting.
