The Charlotte Hornets wrapped up their preseason with a narrow 121-116 overtime defeat to the Indiana Pacers. Brandon Miller shone brightly, scoring 20 points and hitting five three-pointers, while Tidjane Salaün contributed significantly with 14 rebounds and a crucial late three-pointer.
Despite a strong performance from Miller, the Hornets' interior defense faltered, allowing Myles Turner to dominate with 18 points and seven offensive rebounds. The loss left Charlotte with a 2-3 preseason record as they prepare for their regular season opener against the Houston Rockets.