Nets vs. Hornets game preview: How to watch, injuries, lineups
Here is the game preview of the Brooklyn Nets' matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
The Brooklyn Nets (18-57) recently ended their 10-game losing streak after beating the Sacramento Kings at home that at least gave the players a chance to celebrate after a game for the first time in awhile. Brooklyn is hoping to finish the season on a strong note and they'll hope to continue that with a matchup against the visiting Charlotte Hornets (39-36) and if you're wondering where you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place! The Nets come into this matchup following a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday in which Brooklyn won the first quarter 31-18 and they never looked back after the great start.
Forward Ochai Agbaji led the team in scoring with 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench while rookie guard Nolan Traore had one of his best games of the seasons with 17 points and six assists. The Hornets come into this game after a 114-99 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday in which Charlotte fell behind in the first half despite the Celtics missing Jaylen Brown for the matchup. Guard LaMelo Ball had 19 points and four rebounds to lead the Hornets while forward Miles Bridges had 14 points and two rebounds in the losing effort.
Here is what you need to know to get ready for this matchup: How To Watch Date : Tuesday, Mar. 31 Time : 7:30 PM ET Location : Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY Channel : NY55 Notable Injuries Nets : OUT : Egor Demin (plantar fascia), Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb), Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring), Danny Wolf (ankle), and Terance Mann (Achilles soreness).
PROBABLE : Jalen Wilson (illness). Hornets : OUT : Tosan Evbuomwan (G League), PJ Hall (G League), Liam McNeeley (G League), and Tidjane Salaun (G League). Probable Starting Lineups Brooklyn Nets Guard : Nolan Traore Guard : Drake Powell Forward : Ziaire Williams Forward : Noah Clowney Center : Nic Claxton Charlotte Hornets Guard : LaMelo Ball Guard : Brandon Miller Forward : Kon Knueppel Forward : Miles Bridges Center : Moussa Diabate This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Nets vs.