The Hornets fend off the Jazz to claim victory on Friday in Las Vegas.
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LAS VEGAS – The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz, 111-105, in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center on Friday.
While there were five ties and six lead changes in this closely fought battle, Charlotte held the lead for all but a few minutes. A 60-48 first half set the foundation for that lead, with the Hornets maintaining the lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter. The Hornets shot 50.6% from the field while holding the Jazz to 48.1% shooting. Charlotte also out-rebounded Utah, 40-34, while outscoring them in fastbreak points, 17-11. The Hornets’ bench came up big, outscoring the Jazz’s bench, 47-10.
The Hornets (1-0) were led by Liam McNeeley, providing 22 points, 12 rebounds and six assists off the bench. KJ Simpson led the starters with 21 points, three rebounds, five assists and three steals. Tidjane Salaun totaled 20 points and seven boards, while Ryan Kalkbrenner had 10 points, five rebounds and four assists.
The Jazz (0-1) were led by Kyle Filipowski, finishing with 32 points, six rebounds and five assists on 12-of-17 shooting. Cody Williams collected 21 points and three boards. Walter Clayton Jr compiled 21 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Isaiah Collier tallied 16 points, six rebounds, nine assists and two steals.
On deck for Charlotte is a matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday (6:30 ET, ESPN2). As for Utah, they return to action on Sunday in a matchup with the Golden State Warriors (10 ET, ESPN2).