BROOKLYN: The Nets earned their second win of the season Wednesday, beating Charlotte 114-104 with 26 points and 10 rebounds from Michael Porter Jr. Julius Randle added 22 points, according to the Associated Press.
It was Brooklyn's first home victory of the season, as reported by NetsDaily and Field Level Media. The Nets improved to 2-6.
Cover: Original Mohawk Valley Voice score graphic based on the linked reports. Not a game photograph.
The fourth quarter makes the difference
Charlotte led 57-50 at halftime. Brooklyn pulled even at 80 entering the fourth, then outscored the Hornets 34-24 over the final period, according to Field Level Media's report carried by Reuters.
Porter scored 13 in the fourth quarter and made all four of his 3-point attempts in the period, the New York Post reported. Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. added 18 points for the game.
AP reported that Naz Reid scored 28 points for Charlotte and Grayson Allen added 22. The Hornets fell to 3-6. Brooklyn next plays at Atlanta on Saturday, November 7.
Sources: Associated Press score report, Field Level Media via Reuters, NetsDaily game coverage, and New York Post game coverage.
Game played November 4, 2026. Report checked November 5.
