GALLERY: Hornets vs. OKC
The Charlotte Hornets tipped off their MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2018 schedule with a dramatic victory as a timely defensive stop in the closing seconds helped knock off the Oklahoma City Thunder, 88-87, on Friday, July 6 in Las Vegas, NV.
Shooting guard Malik Monk led the way for Charlotte with a game-high-tying 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting, two assists and two steals. Fifteen of the Kentucky product’s points came in the first quarter alone.
A back-and-forth affair all afternoon came down to the final few possessions as the Hornets pulled ahead by two following a pair of Devonte’ Graham made free throws with 23.