The Pelicans improve to 3-1 as they defeat the Hornets 89-83.
Pelicans 89, Hornets 83: Box score | Game detail
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Charlotte Hornets 89-83 at Cox Pavilion on Thursday in the NBA 2K24 Summer League.
The Hornets struggled in the first quarter with just five points, allowing the Pelicans to establish a 20-point lead they’d never relinquish. The Hornets did their best to bounce back from the early deficit, including a 29-14 second quarter, but it was not enough to get the job done, as the Pelicans secured a six-point victory.
Got it done 🫡#Pelicans | @Trip_A_Deal pic.twitter.com/ctKSCBdYGg
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 14, 2023
Dereon Seabron led the way for the Pelicans with a 20-point performance that included six rebounds, while Dyson Daniels filled the stat sheet with 16 points, five assists, three steals and two rebounds. E.J. Liddell finished with 11 points and four rebounds, while Garrison Brooks posted 10 points and four boards across 19 minutes off the bench.
James Bouknight was the leading scorer for the Hornets with 28 points and seven rebounds, while Bryce McGowens delivered a solid outing with 19 points and four rebounds. Nick Smith Jr. finished with 12 points, four boards and four assists, and James Nnaji made his presence felt by grabbing 12 rebounds and blocking four shots.
