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Hornets drop fifth straight game in loss to Nets; Knueppel leaves game with injury after making season debut

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Julius Randle added 22 points as the Brooklyn Nets won their second game of the season, 114-104 over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. The Nets…

By The Associated Press · Queen City News

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:53 AM

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The Charlotte Hornets lost their fifth consecutive game, falling 114-104 to the Brooklyn Nets.
Hornets guard Kon Knueppel exited in the first quarter of his season debut due to left leg soreness.
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 26 points and 10 rebounds in the comeback victory.

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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-104 on Wednesday night, handing Charlotte their fifth straight loss. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Julius Randle contributed 22 points as the Nets overcame a seven-point halftime deficit. Naz Reid paced Charlotte with 28 points, supported by 22 points from Grayson Allen.

Charlotte suffered a major setback early when guard Kon Knueppel exited in the first quarter due to left leg soreness and did not return. Knueppel was making his season debut after recovering from a hamstring strain, finishing with three points in six minutes of play before departing.

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