The Charlotte Hornets lost their home opener against the Miami Heat, 114-106. Head coach Charles Lee discussed the challenges faced during the game, particularly the adjustment to the Heat's physical play after a back-to-back matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

Lee highlighted issues with turnovers and emphasized the need for better execution. Rookie Tidjane Salaün showed promise despite his inexperience, and Lee praised the team's effort on the boards. He rated his coaching performance as average but expressed a commitment to improvement.