NBA Preview: Brooklyn Nets (21-41) vs. Charlotte Hornets (14-48)

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The Brooklyn Nets (21-41) are set to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (14-48) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both teams are struggling this season, with the Nets on a five-game losing streak and the Hornets on an eight-game slide.

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Brooklyn Nets

The Nets are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference and are still vying for a play-in spot. Key players for the Nets include:

  • Nic Claxton: Averaging 10.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 54.0% from the field.
  • Cameron Johnson: Averaging 18.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.3% from the field and 39.8% from beyond the arc.
  • D’Angelo Russell: Contributing 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
  • Keon Johnson: Adding 10.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.

Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference and have the longest losing streak in the league right now. Key players for the Hornets include:

  • Miles Bridges: Averaging 20.3 points, 3.8 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game.
  • LaMelo Ball: Leading the team with 26.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game.
  • Mark Williams: Contributing 15.5 points, 2.3 assists, and 9.9 rebounds per game.
  • Brandon Miller: Adding 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

Game Insights

  • Points/Game: The Hornets rank in the bottom five in the NBA in points per game with 105.2 (third-worst), while the Nets are slightly better.
  • Rebounds/Game: Both teams are close in rebounds per game, with the Hornets averaging 45.8 and the Nets slightly behind.
  • Threes Made/Game: The Hornets make 13.3 three-pointers per game, while the Nets are not far behind.

Injuries

  • Nets: Ben Simmons (nerve impingement in lower back) and Dariq Whitehead (left shin stress reaction) are out for the rest of the season. Cam Johnson (ankle) is out for Saturday’s game.
  • Hornets: LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are out, which significantly impacts their scoring ability.

Brooklyn Nets                                   – 4.5

Charlotte Hornets                            214.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 7, 2025

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