Nets 114 - Hornets 104 (11/4/2026): Porter Jr. Dominates With 26 Points

The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Charlotte Hornets at the Barclays Center, hoping to improve their slow start to the season. The Nets managed to secure a win with a final score of 114-104. This victory brought the Nets' record to 2-6, while the Hornets dropped to 3-6.

First Half Breakdown

The game started off close, with both teams trying to find their rhythm. The Hornets took a narrow lead after the first quarter, scoring 24 points compared to the Nets' 21.

In the second quarter, the Hornets increased their lead, putting up 33 points. The Nets tried to keep pace but managed 29 points, resulting in a halftime score of 57-50 in favor of Charlotte.

Second Half Surge

The third quarter saw a shift as Brooklyn upped their intensity. They scored 30 points while holding the Hornets to 23, narrowing the gap to just one point.

Brooklyn carried this momentum into the fourth quarter. They outscored the Hornets 34-24, securing the win and giving them a much-needed boost in the standings.

Key Performances

Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets with 26 points and 10 rebounds. His performance was crucial in turning the game around in the second half.

Julius Randle also contributed significantly, adding 22 points and four assists. Nolan Traoré chipped in with 16 points and four rebounds.

For the Hornets, Naz Reid was the standout performer with 28 points and nine rebounds. Grayson Allen supported with 22 points and four assists.

The Hornets struggled with turnovers, committing 17 compared to the Nets' 11. This proved costly in key moments, especially during Brooklyn's second-half surge.

The Hornets shot 40.3% from the field and hit 30% of their three-point attempts. They were more efficient from the free-throw line, making 83.3% of their shots.

Brooklyn showed better accuracy, shooting 50.6% from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc. They also outperformed at the charity stripe, converting 71.4% of their free throws.

This win helps the Nets climb out of the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Their next game is against the Atlanta Hawks on November 7th.

The Hornets will look to rebound against the Boston Celtics at home on November 6th. Coach Charles Lee will aim to address the turnover issue before then.

Both teams have a lot to work on as the season progresses, but this game showed Brooklyn's potential when they play cohesively.