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The Charlotte Hornets dominated the Brooklyn Nets 117–86 on March 31 at Barclays Center, delivering a decisive 31-point victory that fell well short of the 219.5-point Vegas total. Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 25 points while Miles Bridges added 19, as the Hornets shot 47.1 percent from the field and drained 12 three-pointers to establish control early—they posted 35 points in the first quarter alone. Charlotte's offensive rating of 121.9 overwhelmed Brooklyn's defense, which allowed the visitors to rack up 47 rebounds and 28 assists on just 11 turnovers. The Nets, held to 38.4 percent shooting with only 7 three-pointers made, managed just 86 points despite J. Minott's 14 and C. Johnson's 11; Brooklyn's second and fourth quarters yielded just 45 combined points as the offense stalled repeatedly. The Hornets' third-quarter explosion of 31 points sealed the outcome decisively. Charlotte's balanced attack and defensive intensity—holding Brooklyn to a 91.6 offensive rating—underscore their growing momentum in the playoff race.
