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Nets struggle defensively in opening loss to Hornets despite strong efforts from Randle and Porter

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Nets struggle defensively in opening loss to Hornets despite strong efforts from Randle and Porter
Summary

The Brooklyn Nets opened their 2026-27 season with a 110-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center. Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. led the offense, with Randle scoring 33 points and Porter adding 26. Despite a strong offensive showing, Brooklyn's defensive issues resurfaced, allowing Charlotte to capitalize on second-chance opportunities and exploit mismatches. The Nets will next play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.

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  • •Randle scored 33 points and Porter added 26 in their Nets debuts.
  • •Brooklyn struggled defensively, allowing Charlotte 14 offensive rebounds.
  • •The Nets committed 22 turnovers, hampering their chance of victory.
  • •Charlotte outscored Brooklyn 20-8 on second-chance points.
  • •Nets next face Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
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  • 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Nets’ new stars deliver, but familiar defensive problems persist in opening loss
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By the fourth quarter, Dennis Schröder was getting wherever he wanted. The former Net kept turning the corner, forcing help behind the play and leaving Brooklyn scrambling to cover the openings the Charlotte Hornets found. Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. spent Wednesday giving the Nets a chance. Their teammates couldn’t supply enough defensive stops to finish the job. Brooklyn fell ...

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