Hornets Thump Nets, Snap Skid

Charlotte Hornets Dominate Brooklyn Nets, Snap Skid; Moussa Diabate Shines The Charlotte Hornets secured a resounding victory over the Brooklyn Nets, winning 117-86 on Tuesday night. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 25 points, followed by Miles Bridges with 19 and LaMelo Ball contributing 14 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds. Moussa Diabate had a standout performance with 12 rebounds and 10 points, helping the Hornets end a two-game losing streak. The Nets, with 18 wins and 58 losses, have lost 11 of their last 12 games. This win propels the Hornets to 40 wins and 36 losses, tying them with Miami for 9th in the East, just half a game behind Orlando. They held the Nets to their lowest points allowed this season, 86, matching their performance against Toronto in early December. The Hornets started strong, leading 35-18 in the first quarter and maintaining control with 56 rebounds and 28 assists on 41 makes. The Hornets host Phoenix on Thursday, while the Nets welcome Atlanta on Friday, both teams aiming to gain momentum in the final stretch. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e04fa026fffcdb48