The Hornets defeated the Blazers, 93-80. Nick Richards led Charlotte with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks as Miles Bridges (18 points, 10 rebounds) and Brandon Miller (17 points) totaled 35 points. Deandre Ayton led Portland with 26 points and 19 rebounds in the loss. Charlotte moves to 15-42 as Portland moves to 15-41.