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Nets End Home Skid as Michael Porter Jr. Scores 35 in Win Over Hornets

Brooklyn broke through by turning 18 Hornets turnovers into 27 points.

Overview

  • Michael Porter Jr. returned from a two-game absence with low back tightness and hit 7 three-pointers on his way to 35 points in 36 minutes.
  • Brooklyn snapped a nine-game home losing streak and a four-game overall slide with a 116-103 victory at Barclays Center.
  • The Nets drilled 17 threes, posted a season-best 33 assists, and cashed in Charlotte’s mistakes for a decisive edge.
  • Charlotte was outscored 57-44 after halftime, as Kon Knueppel led the visitors with 18 points, LaMelo Ball had 12 points and 14 assists, and Miles Bridges was held to eight on 4-for-15 shooting.
  • Noah Clowney added 18 points, Nic Claxton recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds, and rookie Danny Wolf scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter.