Final: Brooklyn Nets 114, Charlotte Hornets 104.
Hornets Deliver Thrilling Victory Tonight
I was blown away by the Hornets' performance tonight. They came out strong and never looked back, taking down the Nets 114-104 at Barclays Center.
Naz Reid Leads Hornets to Big Win
- The Hornets had a total of 28 points from Naz Reid, with Grayson Allen contributing 22 points as well.
- Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 26 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Hornets' strong team effort.
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By the Numbers: Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 24 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 104 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 21 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 114 |
Points by quarter
| Player | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | Charlotte Hornets | 7 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 28 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | Brooklyn Nets | 2 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 26 |
| Julius Randle | Brooklyn Nets | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 22 |
| Grayson Allen | Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 16 | – | 2 | 22 |
| Mikel Brown Jr. | Brooklyn Nets | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Nolan Traore | Brooklyn Nets | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| Danny Wolf | Brooklyn Nets | – | – | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Sion James | Charlotte Hornets | 3 | – | 7 | – | 10 |
Top 5 by points
| # | Player | Team | Points | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naz Reid | Charlotte Hornets | 28 | 28 pts · 9 reb · 2 ast · FG 11-18 · 36 min |
| 2 | Michael Porter Jr. | Brooklyn Nets | 26 | 26 pts · 10 reb · 0 ast · FG 8-17 · 38 min |
| 3 | Grayson Allen | Charlotte Hornets | 22 | 22 pts · 2 reb · 4 ast · FG 6-11 · 27 min |
| 4 | Julius Randle | Brooklyn Nets | 22 | 22 pts · 3 reb · 4 ast · FG 7-13 · 31 min |
| 5 | Mikel Brown Jr. | Brooklyn Nets | 18 | 18 pts · 2 reb · 4 ast · FG 6-11 · 20 min |
Best on the night
- Naz Reid (Charlotte Hornets): 28 pts · 9 reb · 2 ast · FG 11-18 · 36 min
- Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn Nets): 26 pts · 10 reb · 0 ast · FG 8-17 · 38 min
- Julius Randle (Brooklyn Nets): 22 pts · 3 reb · 4 ast · FG 7-13 · 31 min
Rough night
- Terance Mann (Brooklyn Nets): 0 pts on FG 0-4, 0 turnovers, 3 fouls in 16 min
- Royce O'Neale (Charlotte Hornets): 0 pts on FG 0-2, 0 turnovers, 0 fouls in 18 min
- Moritz Wagner (Brooklyn Nets): 6 pts on FG 3-4, 0 turnovers, 4 fouls in 20 min
Fouls
Team fouls: Charlotte Hornets 29 · Brooklyn Nets 34. Foul trouble: Moussa Diabate (Charlotte Hornets, 5), Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets, 5), Dennis Schroder (Charlotte Hornets, 5).
Injuries and absences
- Egor Demin (Brooklyn Nets) — Out: The Nets exercised Demin's third-year team option for the 2027-28 season, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports Thursday.
- Tyler Bilodeau (Brooklyn Nets) — Out: Bilodeau (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Indiana.
- Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets) — Out: Knueppel (hamstring) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
- Grant Williams (Charlotte Hornets) — Out: Williams (hamstring) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Pistons.
- Hannes Steinbach (Charlotte Hornets) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Christian Anderson (Charlotte Hornets) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Liam McNeeley (Charlotte Hornets) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
Key Moments Define Game's Outcome
- Mikel Brown Jr.'s and-1 bucket was a highlight of the game, as he showed off his skills in front of the crowd.
- Grayson Allen's three-pointer gave the Hornets a crucial boost in the fourth quarter.
Hornets' Win Sets Tone for Season
The Hornets' strong start will be a confidence booster for the team as they move forward.
Next Stop for Hornets Unconfirmed
The Hornets will look to build on their momentum as they take on their next opponent, but that information is not available in this report. The Hornets' strong performance tonight shows promise for the rest of the season.
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