LaMelo Ball continued his hot start to the season, finishing with 36 points on 15-of-26 shooting for Charlotte. Unfortunately for the Hornets, Ball fouled out for the second consecutive game, leaving the team short-handed in crucial moments. Brandon Miller contributed 16 points in his return from a strained glute, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Boston’s firepower.

Jayson Tatum dropped 32 points and grabbed 11 boards while Jaylen Brown added 25 points in Boston's 124-109 win. The Celtics pulled away in the final moments, showing their championship grit despite a fiery fourth quarter.

The Charlotte Hornets stunned the Toronto Raptors with a 138-133 win, thanks to standout performances from Tre Mann and Nick Richards. Mann lit up the bench, scoring 27 points, while Richards dominated the paint with 24 points and 14 rebounds.

The energy was unreal tonight as the Charlotte Hornets kicked off their home opener against the Miami Heat. LaMelo Ball gave fans plenty to cheer for, racking up 27 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.