Liam McNeeley, the Hornets’ rookie first-round draft pick, helped steer the ship in a tight one, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 96-94 in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday.

Caleb Love followed up with 18 points for the Trail Blazers, while James Bouknight filled the boxscore with 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists, a steal and two blocks.