The Brooklyn Nets visit the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina as both squads look to turn the page on a disastrous 2024-25 seasons. Brooklyn won 26 games last season, but fell far short of the 39 wins it took the Chicago Bulls to claim the final spot in last season’s play-in. Charlotte's final record was the second-worst mark in the Eastern Conference with 19 wins (and 63 losses), which concluded with a seven-game losing streak.

Both teams attempted to reconstruct their rosters, while still prioritizing the future over the offseason. Brooklyn invested in veteran leadership and long-term development at the draft, while Charlotte looked to create a dynamic duo in the backcourt that could launch them up the Eastern Conference standings.

Game 1: Brooklyn Nets (0-0) @ Charlotte Hornets (0-0

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