nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets Recap - Nets Win 98-94
Charlotte was scorched by Kevin Durant for 27 points as the Nets defeated the Hornets 98-94 in NBA action on Saturday.
The match was decisive in favor of Brooklyn, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 223.5.
Brooklyn got 21 points from Cameron Thomas and another 11 points from Patty Mills. Royce O'Neale contributed 4 assists, while Nicolas Claxton cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Hornets got a 25-point performance from Terry Rozier, who was supported by 18 points from Kelly Oubre Jr.. James Bouknight had 5 assists in a losing cause for Charlotte, while Mason Plumlee grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 52-44 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Charlotte as they grabbed 49 boards, while Brooklyn only had 40
Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face Dallas looking for another win. For Charlotte, they head home to face Washington.