Naz Reid’s 15 Give Hornets One-Point First-Quarter Edge

Charlotte owns a 29-28 edge after one quarter Monday, with the Hornets’ offense leaning on Naz Reid’s burst. Reid has 15 points in 12 minutes, while Grayson Allen added nine; Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen matched him with nine on a perfect 4-for-4, including a three. The slim margin is a bright opening for 3-7 Charlotte, ranked 26th in the power index, against the 5-5 Cavaliers, ranked 17th. Cleveland has stayed within a point despite Donovan Mitchell scoring three on 1-for-5 shooting, leaving the early momentum with Reid and the Hornets.