Nets vs Hornets
Mon, Dec 1
Final
Nets
Nets
(4 - 16)
116
-
103
Hornets
Hornets
(6 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | 26 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
| Hornets | 27 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 103 |
Venue: Barclays Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Michael Porter Jr.
BKN | #17 | F
35
7
4
LaMelo Ball
CHA | #1 | G
12
5
14
Smart Game Analysis
Charlotte Hornets has a 65% chance of winning the game
The Hornets enter with momentum from back-to-back wins and a significant rebounding advantage, while the Nets struggle without their leading scorer Cam Thomas.
Key Analysis
- • Brooklyn is missing leading scorer Cam Thomas (hamstring), severely limiting an offense already ranked 30th in points per game.
- • Charlotte dominated the first matchup of the season 136-117, exposing Brooklyn's defensive inability to stop LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
- • The Hornets hold a massive rebounding edge, averaging 44.6 boards compared to the Nets' league-worst 39.0 per game.
- • Charlotte has won two straight games against the Bulls and Raptors, whereas Brooklyn is on a four-game losing skid and winless at home.
- • Brooklyn's defense is allowing opponents to shoot over 50% from the field, which pairs poorly against a Hornets offense averaging nearly 116 points.
- • To have a chance, the Nets must rely heavily on Michael Porter Jr. to exceed his season average and generate offense in isolation.
