NBA Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul, right, is challenged by Kemba Walker of Charlotte Hornets during the NBA Global Games at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, Oct 14, 2015. [Photo/IC]

Instead of coming from the bench in Shenzhen, Jeremy Lin started for the Hornets. He showed much aggressiveness in the offense, as he made all of his team's opening four attacks, adding another two free throws to score 10 points in a row.

Griffin shone in the Clippers' offensive end with a fastbreak layup and a spectacular slam dunk. Paul added two baskets to help his team build a slim one-point lead.

However, the Hornets still got the upper hand. With 41.7 seconds to go, they had a double-figure lead with Spencer Hawes' three-pointer, and led by 29-21 as the first quarter ran out.

Paul and Griffin steered the Clippers' 10-2 run late in the second quarter to cut the deficit to four points, while being responded by Nicolas Batum's jumper. The Hornets' lead was narrowed to five points as both sides went back to the locker room.