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Naz Reid Has 20 Points and 11 Rebounds in His Charlotte Debut as the Hornets Beat the Nets 110-103
Naz Reid scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in his Charlotte debut as the Hornets overcame a short-handed lineup.
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 110-103 on Wednesday in New York, with Naz Reid posting 20 points and 11 rebounds in his debut and Grayson Allen adding 21 points off the bench.
Shorthanded without starters Coby White and Kon Knueppel, Charlotte relied on off-season acquisitions; Reid came from Minnesota for LaMelo Ball, while Allen arrived from Phoenix in a deal for Miles Bridges.
The Hornets shot 44.6% from the field and hit 15 of 48 3-pointers, while Brooklyn newcomer Julius Randle scored 33 points; Charlotte's defense ultimately proved the catalyst for victory.
Dennis Schroder, debuting for his 12th NBA team, scored eight of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, extending the lead to 102-92 with a finger roll layup with 5:38 remaining.
The Hornets host the Atlanta Hawks for their home opener on Friday, while the Nets visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday as Brooklyn continues its 60th season celebration.