Two rookies who have garnered national hype since last year’s NBA Draft squared off in Charlotte Wednesday night.
Brandon Miller of the Hornets and Sterling “Scoot” Henderson of the Trail Blazers met for the first time since being chosen second and third in last April’s draft.
Both made big plays down the stretch, but Portland held on to beat Charlotte, 89-86.
Henderson, a former G League standout, scored 22 points for Portland (20-56) . Miller led the Hornets (18-58) with 21 points.
“Just to go against each other early in our careers — like, there’s gonna be even more fun in the long run,” Henderson told reporters.