Hornets
NetsThe Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-104 on Wednesday, November 4, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
The Hornets led 57-50 at halftime. The Nets did the most damage in the fourth quarter, winning it 34-24. The biggest lead for the Nets was 12 points; the Hornets led by as many as 10.
Top performers
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 26 points on 8-of-17 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds. Julius Randle added 22 points. For the Hornets, Naz Reid had 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting, with 9 rebounds. Grayson Allen added 22 points.
Double-double: Michael Porter Jr. (26 points and 10 rebounds).
- Naz Reid (CHA): 28 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST, 11-18 FG, 36 MIN
- Michael Porter Jr. (BKN): 26 PTS, 10 REB, 0 AST, 8-17 FG, 38 MIN
- Grayson Allen (CHA): 22 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 6-11 FG, 27 MIN
- Julius Randle (BKN): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 7-13 FG, 31 MIN
- Mikel Brown Jr. (BKN): 18 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 6-11 FG, 20 MIN
- Nolan Traore (BKN): 16 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 7-11 FG, 27 MIN
By the numbers
The Nets shot 50.6% from the field (40-of-79) and went 14-of-37 from three-point range; the Hornets shot 40.3% and went 12-of-40 from deep. The Nets outscored their opponents 50-34 in the paint. The Hornets committed 17 turnovers, which the Nets turned into 17 points. Assists: Nets 25, Hornets 20.
Context
The Nets improved to 2-6, while the Hornets fell to 3-6, their fifth loss in a row. The season series is tied 1-1.
Up next: the Nets visit the Grizzlies on Saturday, Nov 14; the Hornets visit the Suns on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 16,943 at Barclays Center. Officials: Zach Zarba, Eric Lewis and Klajdi Mulla.