Hornets begin 2025-26 season at home against the Nets

Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -5; over/under is 226.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Charlotte Hornets host the Brooklyn Nets for the season opener.

Charlotte finished 19-63 overall and 10-42 in Eastern Conference action a season ago. The Hornets averaged 7.4 steals, 4.5 blocks and 14.9 turnovers per game last season.

Brooklyn went 26-56 overall and 14-37 in Eastern Conference action during the 2024-25 season. The Nets shot 43.7% from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range last season.

INJURIES: Hornets: Grant Williams: out (acl), LaMelo Ball: out (ankle).

Nets: None listed.

___

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Copyright © 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.

Federal News Network Logo
Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

Sign up