Hornets drop Summer League game to Pelicans, struggle with turnovers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the New Orleans Pelicans in their second 2026 NBA Summer League game on Saturday. The Hornets committed 22 turnovers while the Pelicans had only seven, a significant factor in the game. Liam McNeeley led the Hornets with 17 points, and Kylan Boswell contributed efficiently off the bench with 8 points and 7 assists. The Hornets look to rebound against the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
- •Hornets commit 22 turnovers compared to Pelicans' 7
- •Liam McNeeley scores 17 points for Charlotte
- •Kylan Boswell adds 8 points and 7 assists off the bench
- •Hornets lost 95-91 in the Summer League
- •Next game for Charlotte is against the Boston Celtics on Sunday
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets can't limit turnovers, fall to New Orleans in NBA Summer League
"After defeating the Orlando Magic in their summer league opener, the Charlotte Hornets fell to the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday.
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