The Hornets defeated the Cavaliers, 91-80. Bryce McGowens recorded 24 points (5-6 3pt FG) for the Hornets, while LiAngelo Ball added 12 points and three rebounds in the victory. Ochai Agbaji tallied 24 points and three steals for the Cavaliers in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 2-1 in the NBA 2K23 Summer League, while the Cavaliers fall to 1-2.