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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 136–117 on October 22 at Spectrum Center, with B. Miller leading the way on 25 points and L. Ball adding 20 in a dominant home performance. Charlotte's offense operated efficiently, shooting 53.3 percent from the field while draining 17 three-pointers and recording 33 assists across 50 rebounds, establishing a 127.7 offensive rating that overwhelmed Brooklyn's 108.4 defensive rating. The Hornets controlled the tempo early, outscoring the Nets in the first two quarters (38–32 and 39–28) before the Nets mounted a third-quarter surge (37–34) that briefly threatened a comeback; however, Charlotte's fourth-quarter execution sealed the outcome with a decisive 25–20 closing frame. Brooklyn's N. Claxton (17 points) and C. Thomas (15 points) couldn't generate enough offensive firepower, as the Nets shot just 44.3 percent and turned the ball over 17 times while managing only 25 assists. The 19-point margin underscores Charlotte's defensive intensity—holding Brooklyn to a 108.4 defensive rating—and the Hornets' three-point barrage proved the differentiator. This victory positions Charlotte as a competitive Eastern Conference threat early in the season.
