nba Game Recap
Recap - Hornets Defeat Brooklyn 119-110
Charlotte got 33 points from LaMelo Ball en route to a 119-110 victory over Brooklyn on Sunday at Barclays Center.
Bettors who backed the Hornets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 238.0.
Charlotte got 24 points from Miles Bridges and another 18 points from PJ Washington. LaMelo Ball contributed 9 assists, while PJ Washington cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Brooklyn got 27 points from Kevin Durant in a losing cause and another 20 points from Andre Drummond. Kyrie Irving contributed 11 assists for the Nets, while Andre Drummond had 17 rebounds.
Charlotte trailed at halftime, 60-56.
Charlotte had a 53-50 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Charlotte takes its act home to face Denver looking for another win. For Brooklyn, they head home to face Detroit.