Missing four starters, including LaMelo Ball, the Hornets stumbled to a season-low-tying 83 points in Wednesday night's loss to the Nets. The defeat marks Charlotte's fourth loss in five games, while Brooklyn snapped its seven-game losing streak.

The Nets come into this game following a 110-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings in which Brooklyn was in the game until the second half saw them fall behind by almost 20 points. D’Angelo Russell had 19 points to lead the team in scoring,

The Nets and Hornets are tied in the standings for the fourth-worst-record in the NBA. Don’t expect either team’s front office to be overly upset when they lose. On Brooklyn’s side, the draft stock is increasing by the minute.

Nets 109, Hornets 106. Both teams have been significantly impacted by injuries recently. LaMelo Ball is out the bac