🏀 Game Recap: Nets 116, Hornets 103
The Brooklyn Nets powered past the Charlotte Hornets 116–103, thanks to a massive night from Michael Porter Jr., who erupted for 32 points and changed the entire momentum of the game 💥. For casual fans, this was a perfect example of how one hot shooter can flip a matchup. For veteran hoop watchers, Brooklyn’s spacing, perimeter defense, and lineup adjustments in the second quarter were the difference.
🔥 First Quarter — Hornets Jump Out Fast
Charlotte came out with surprising energy:
- LaMelo Ball pushed tempo and created early transition buckets
- Brandon Miller hit tough contested shots
- Miles Bridges attacked the rim aggressively
The Hornets built an early lead by playing faster and more physically than Brooklyn. The Nets looked flat to start — slow closeouts, sloppy offense, and no rhythm from deep.
Charlotte led after one, and Brooklyn needed a spark badly.
🔥 Second Quarter — Michael Porter Jr. Ignites the Nets
Everything changed when Michael Porter Jr. (MPJ) entered heat-check mode 🔥🔥🔥
- Catch-and-shoot 3
- Fadeaway midrange jumper
- Transition pull-up
- Another deep three from the wing
MPJ scored 14 points in the quarter alone, flipping the game’s momentum.
His explosion opened the floor for:
- Cam Thomas to attack mismatches
- Nic Claxton to get easy lobs and putbacks
- Ben Simmons to push pace and facilitate
The Nets turned a slow start into a halftime lead behind MPJ’s perfect shooting stretch.
🔥 Third Quarter — Nets Take Control
Brooklyn tightened the screws defensively:
- Better closeouts on Miller
- Switching pick-and-rolls to trap LaMelo
- Forcing Charlotte into late-clock jumpers
On offense, the Nets kept feeding Porter Jr., who continued scoring from every level.
Cam Thomas added slashing and short midrange pull-ups, while Claxton delivered key energy plays around the rim.
Charlotte’s offense stagnated — the ball stopped moving, and Brooklyn turned misses into transition opportunities.
The lead ballooned to double digits heading into the fourth.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Brooklyn Locks It In
The fourth quarter was all about composure:
- The Nets ran disciplined half-court sets
- MPJ hit a dagger three from the top
- Thomas finished drives
- Simmons controlled pace and avoided turnovers
The Hornets made a small push behind LaMelo, but every run was answered.
Brooklyn simply executed at a much higher level in the second half, cruising to a 13-point win.
⭐ Player of the Game
Michael Porter Jr. — 32 points, 7 rebounds
He completely changed the game’s energy and shot-making level.
Vintage flamethrower performance 🔥🔥.
📌 Final Takeaways
- Brooklyn’s offense looks elite when MPJ is aggressive and confident.
- Charlotte continues to struggle with consistency on both ends.
- Ben Simmons quietly played a strong floor game — setting tempo and defending multiple positions.
- The Nets’ second-quarter surge defined the entire matchup.
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