The Charlotte Hornets faced the Boston Celtics in a closely contested game but fell short in the fourth quarter, primarily due to a lack of offensive production and Boston's successful free throw shooting.

Head coach Charles Lee emphasized the importance of emotional maturity and focusing on controllable factors for his team. He acknowledged the need for better defensive execution and discussed the impact of ejections for Grant Williams and Miles Bridges.

Lee praised Williams' passion but advised him to manage his emotions effectively. He also noted LaMelo Ball's early-season foul issues, indicating a team-wide effort to address this.