The Hornets defeated the Cavaliers, 123-112. Miles Bridges led the way for the Hornets with 30 points and seven rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 17 points, six assists and five steals in the victory. Collin Sexton led all scorers with 33 points for the Cavaliers in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 2-0 on the season, while the Cavaliers fall to 0-2.