Depleted Hornets match season-low in scoring following loss to Nets

Hornets fall to Nets at home and have now dropped four their last five.
Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell handles the ball against Charlotte Hornets' forward Miles Bridges during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell handles the ball against Charlotte Hornets' forward Miles Bridges during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Brooklyn Nets, 104-83.

Missing four starters, including LaMelo Ball, the Hornets stumbled to a season-low-tying 83 points in Wednesday night's loss to the Nets. The defeat marks Charlotte's fourth loss in five games, while Brooklyn snapped its seven-game losing streak.

Playing without Ball, who suffered a left ankle sprain against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, and center Mark Williams (foot injury), the Hornets' offense struggled mightily.

Despite Miles Bridges' strong performance of 23 points and 13 rebounds, along with two steals and blocks, Charlotte couldn't overcome their shooting woes including from deep, finishing at just 28.6% from three point range (10-35).

Moussa Diabaté provided a spark off the bench with 13 points and 8 rebounds, while Vasilije Micic, who made his 12th start tonight chipped in with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Seth Curry reached a milestone late in the third quarter, connecting on his 900th career three-pointer. The veteran guard now needs just 30 more to surpass his father and former Hornet, Dell Curry.

The Nets dominated inside, outscoring Charlotte 54-34 in the paint and overwhelming them in transition with a 21-1 advantage in fast break points. Brooklyn's balanced attack featured six players in double figures, led by Keon Johnson's 18 points.


Best of the Night: Miles Bridges Double-Double

Miles Bridges notched his fifth double-double of the season.


Highlight of the Night: Okogie's Dunk

Josh Okogie throw's down his first dunk as a Hornet.


Looking Ahead

The Hornets will continue their nine-game homestand against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night at 7:00 PM EST at the Spectrum Center.

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