Charlotte Hornets — Brooklyn Nets: 90:124, NBA

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 51-44 in an NBA match on 6 October 2026. The visitors secured their victory despite entering the contest in 13th place, while the hosts sat ninth in the standings.

Brooklyn's offensive efficiency told the story. They shot 55 per cent from the field and 54 per cent from beyond the arc, compared with Charlotte's 40 and 44 per cent respectively. The Nets also recorded 31 assists to the Hornets' 19, showing superior ball movement throughout the game.

Charlotte's biggest lead was just five points, while Brooklyn eventually built a 36-point advantage at one stage. The visitors won the rebounding battle 38-34 and committed fewer turnovers (14) than their opponents (25), which proved decisive in a tight contest.

The Hornets' shooting struggles were evident in their free-throw conversion of 69 per cent, while Brooklyn made 73 per cent of their attempts from the line. Charlotte generated 12 second-chance points from nine offensive rebounds, but could not sustain momentum against the visitors' defence.

Brooklyn improved to 20 wins and 62 losses, while Charlotte remained on 44 victories and 38 defeats after 82 games each. The result added two points to the gap between the teams, though both sides continue to chase playoff positioning in the standings.