The Charlotte Hornets lost their season-opener in Cleveland and their starting center, too. The Hornets fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-114, on the road Wednesday, their first regular-season game since mid-March. Center Cody Zeller left the court in the second half and was diagnosed with a fractured left hand. The Hornets trailed by 21 in the first half. Terry Rozier — who is from is from suburban Cleveland — scored 42 points, making 10 3-pointers. In his regular-season debut with the Hornets, small forward Gordon Hayward totaled 28 points, seven assists and four rebounds. ——— Five observ…
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Terry Rozier shines, but Hornets lose opening game and Cody Zeller
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