There was very little to differentiate these teams before the game and that proved to be the case in the box score. Both teams shot exactly 46 percent from the field, as they each went 38 - of - 82. They also tied in assists and nearly matched each other in points in the paint and defensive rebounds. Derrick Favors and Gordon Hayward were both out of the lineup to start the season, but they carried the load in this game. The two combined for 49 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in the defeat. Shelvin Mack started for the injured George Hill and shot just 3 - of - 11 from the field in a six - point, five - assist outing. Despite not having anyone score more than 21 points, Charlotte had six players score in double figures to pull out their win. Kemba Walker continues to improve, as he stuffed the stat sheet with his 21 points, five rebounds six assists and four steals. They got their win with Nicolas Batum mightily struggling, as he tallied just nine points and five assists on 3 - of - 10 shooting.
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