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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 116–103 on December 1 at Barclays Center, with M. Porter Jr. leading the way with 35 points in a dominant performance. The Nets controlled the game through balanced scoring and efficient perimeter play, connecting on 17 three-pointers while shooting 44.8 percent from the field. Brooklyn's defense proved the difference, holding Charlotte to a 101.1 defensive rating and forcing 16 turnovers, while the Nets' own ball security—11 turnovers—limited self-inflicted wounds. Charlotte's K. Knueppel and C. Sexton combined for 33 points, but the Hornets' offense stalled in the second half, scoring just 44 points in the final two quarters after posting 59 in the first half. The Nets' 33 assists and 10 steals underscored their superior execution, and the game fell well short of the 227.5 Vegas total, finishing 13.5 points below the over-under. Brooklyn's balanced attack—N. Clowney added 18 points—demonstrates the Nets' depth as they look to climb the Eastern Conference standings.
