Nets Close Strong in 114-104 Win Over Hornets

Brooklyn pulled away with a strong finish, outscoring Charlotte 34-24 in the fourth quarter. The Nets shot 50.6% from the field and made 14 of 37 three-pointers, improving to 2-6 after opening the season with six losses in seven games. Their other win came Sunday at Indiana.

Porter had 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Randle scored 22. Mikel Brown Jr. scored a personal-best 18 points off the bench, and Nolan Traore scored 16. Day’Ron Sharpe recorded a career-high eight assists.

The Nets trailed 59-50 early in the third quarter before scoring 11 straight points to take the lead. After Charlotte moved ahead again, Brooklyn put together a 17-5 run spanning the third and fourth quarters and held on. Two nights earlier, the Nets had lost a fourth-quarter lead after committing seven turnovers and shooting 3-for-16 in the period.

Naz Reid led Charlotte with 28 points, and Grayson Allen scored 22. The Hornets fell to 3-6 and have lost five straight after starting the season 3-1. Kon Knueppel, making his season debut after a hamstring strain, left in the first quarter with soreness in his left leg after playing six minutes.

Charlotte is scheduled to host Boston on Friday. Brooklyn visits Atlanta on Saturday to begin a four-game trip.