Keon Johnson led Brooklyn with 18 points as the Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 104-83. Brooklyn dominated the game from start to finish, holding Charlotte to 34% shooting and winning despite being outrebounded.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed. Ben Simmons returned after missing the last five games with an illness and a back injury and had 10 points and six rebounds off the bench for the Nets.
The Hornets had limited options offensively, and were held to 34% shooting from the floor and 29% from 3-point range.TakeawaysNets: Among the Nets who did not play were Cam Thomas , Bojan Bogdanovic , Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson . The Nets won despite being outrebounded 52-40.Hornets: The training staff is continuing to evaluate Ball's most recent ankle sprain, but coach Charles Lee has not given an update on how long he expects the 2022 All-Star to be out.
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