April 1st - The Hornets easily defeated the Nets 117-86. Miller scored 25 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists, while Bridges added 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Nets, Minott scored 14 points and 2 rebounds, while Johnson contributed 11 points and 4 rebounds.

In the first quarter, the Hornets quickly pulled away with a 12-0 run led by Miller and Ball. The Nets struggled to find their rhythm on offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Hornets held a commanding 35-18 lead. In the second quarter, the Nets narrowed the gap to single digits. However, the Hornets maintained their lead with consistent scoring inside and on fast breaks, maintaining a double-digit advantage. At halftime, the Hornets still held a significant lead.

After switching sides, the Hornets quickly extended their lead to over 20 points thanks to consecutive scores from Miller and Bridges. At the end of the third quarter, the Hornets still led 89-63 . In the final quarter, the Hornets' bench continued their offensive firepower, widening the gap to over 30 points. Although the Nets managed some sporadic scoring, they couldn't change the tide. Ultimately, the Hornets defeated the Nets 117-86 .

Hornets player statistics

Miller 25 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Bridges 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; White 16 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Ball 14 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists; Diabate 10 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist; Williams 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Knipple 8 points, 7 rebounds; Kalckbrenner 8 points, 3 rebounds; Green 3 points

Nets player statistics

Minott 14 points, 2 rebounds; Johnson 11 points, 4 rebounds; Williams 10 points; Traore 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Powell 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Salaf 7 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Etienne 5 points, 1 assist; Wilson 4 points, 1 rebound; Claxton 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

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