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Nets Continue Defensive Dominance with 97-89 Victory Over Hornets

10 Feb 2025, 10:20 PM ET — 1 min read

In a tightly contested matchup on Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets exhibited their continued defensive strength, ultimately defeating the Charlotte Hornets 97-89. This victory marked the Nets' fifth win in their last six games, underlining their recent turnaround as they head into the All-Star break. The Nets overcame the loss of Hornets' star LaMelo Ball, who left the game with an ankle injury after just ten minutes of play.

Nic Claxton led the Nets with an impressive performance, contributing 16 points, while teammates Cam Johnson and Day'Ron Sharpe added 14 points each. The Nets capitalized on a crucial 9-0 run in the second quarter which helped them establish a commanding lead, dominating the second half.

Key Players: Nic Claxton (16 points), Cam Johnson (14 points), Day'Ron Sharpe (14 points).
Hornets Player Highlights: Moussa Diabate achieved a career-high of 21 points and 10 rebounds before an injury sidelined him.
Defensive Statistics: The Nets maintained their defensive efficiency, restricting the Hornets to just 19% shooting from three-point range, hitting only 6 out of 31 attempts.
LaMelo Ball Injury: Ball was announced unable to return to play due to right ankle soreness, which is significant as Charlotte's record is 1-16 in games he has missed this season.

The victory also highlighted the Nets' strong defensive metrics, allowing only 96.6 points per game during their recent 4-1 stretch. This performance comes as they adopt a more aggressive defensive scheme under coach Jordi Fernandez, with Claxton anchoring their efforts. The Nets will look to carry this momentum into their next game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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