Hornets open season with 110–103 win in Brooklyn

Charlotte beat Brooklyn on October 21 despite missing Coby White, Kon Knueppel, and Grant Williams. Grayson Allen scored 21 off the bench, Naz Reid posted 20 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, and Dennis Schroder, Sion James, Miller, Reid, and Moussa Diabate started. Charlotte forced 22 turnovers but gave the ball away 21 times; the Hornets host Atlanta on October 23.