Nets Host Hornets In Home Opener
The Brooklyn Nets will host the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Nets (1-1) started the season on the road and this will be their home opener at Barclays Center. They're coming off a 114-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, another contending team in the East, on Friday. Kevin Durant led the Nets with a 29-point, 15-rebound, 12-assist triple-double that also included a steal and a block. LaMarcus Aldridge supplied 23 points, five rebounds and two blocks. James Harden provided 20 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and two steals. Joe Harris and Patty Mills finished with 14 and 11 points, respectively.

The Nets are listing Kyrie Irving as out due to personal reasons and there's no timetable for his return.

The Hornets (2-0) have started the season on a strong note and they're coming off a 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Miles Bridges led the Hornets in this one after scoring 30 points, but he also added seven rebounds and three steals. LaMelo Ball had a strong game as well, putting up 17 points to go along with six assists, three rebounds and a team-high five steals. Gordon Hayward notched 18 points and a team-best nine dimes, while Mason Plumlee pulled down 14 rebounds. Terry Rozier only played 23 minutes and logged six points. Kelly Oubre Jr. mustered 25 points off the bench. Charlotte has scored 123 points in each of its first two games and has gone 1-0 on the road so far.

The Hornets are listing Terry Rozier (ankle) as a game-time decision.
Posted on: 10/23/2021 6:51 PM