Nets find way to finish this time for payback win over Hornets

This time the Nets held their poise and held on for a comfortable 114-104 victory over visiting Charlotte.

By Brian Lewis · NY Post

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:43 AM

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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-104 after executing a strong fourth-quarter finish.
Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 26 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 13 in the fourth quarter.
Julius Randle contributed 22 points, while rookie Mikel Brown Jr. scored a career-high 18 points.

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The Brooklyn Nets closed out a 114-104 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, avenging an earlier season-opening defeat. Brooklyn outscored Charlotte 34-24 in the fourth quarter to improve their record to 2-6 on the season. Michael Porter Jr. led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, which included scoring 13 points on 4-of-4 shooting from 3-point range in the final period.

Julius Randle added 22 points, while rookie Mikel Brown Jr. contributed a career-high 18 points off the bench. Nolan Traore scored 16 points, and Danny Wolf provided 12 points after head coach Jordi Fernandez adjusted the rotation following Noah Clowney's exit due to right knee soreness.

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