Shorthanded Warriors fall to Hornets 93-87

SAN FRANCISCO — The shorthanded Warriors led most of the game before falling to the Charlotte Hornets 93-87 on the second night of a back-to-back set, failing again to earn their first win at Chase Center.

In the second game without guard Stephen Curry, who will miss at least months after undergoing left hand surgery, and the first game of several without forward Draymond Green (sprained finger) and guard D’Angelo Russell (ankle), the Warriors (1-5) got a longer look at their young players.

After a few lead changes, the first quarter ended with rookie guard Jordan Poole banking in a 2-pointer to go up 30-25. It was the first lead to end a quarter in Chase Center history, and one the Warriors would maintain until just over nine minutes left in the game. It was down the stretch that Golden State’s lack of a primary scorer was most evident.

Rookie Eric Paschall continued to maximize his opportunities, as he has all season. In 35 minutes, he finished with 25 points, four rebounds and two assists. Paschall, 22, established his presence early with a couple of strong drives to the basket in the first quarter. With the game close in the fourth quarter, the Warriors went to the versatile forward.

Down 88-87 with less than a minute left and a chance to re-take the lead, Paschall, the No. 41 pick in the draft, shouldered his way to the rim, but his layup was too strong. The Warriors had several chances to win the game late, but failed to come up with crucial rebounds off of two Hornets missed free throws in the final seconds.

Charlotte was paced by guards Dwayne Bacon and Terry Rozier, who finished with 25 points and 20 points respectively. The Hornets outscored the Warriors 25-16 in the fourth quarter.

The Warriors play the Portland Trail Blazers Monday at Chase Center.