Nets' Israeli Guards Shine in Preseason Victory Over Hornets
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The Brooklyn Nets secured a 124-90 preseason victory over the Charlotte Hornets, with Israeli guards Ben Sherf and Danny Wolf delivering strong performances. Sherf scored 8 points and Wolf added 9 points, along with multiple assists. The Nets' next preseason game is against Philadelphia. The team is preparing for the 2026/27 NBA season.
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- Brooklyn Nets defeated Charlotte Hornets 124-90 in a preseason game.
- Israeli guards Ben Sherf and Danny Wolf contributed 8 and 9 points respectively.
- Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 16 points, and Julius Randle added 13.
- Liam McNeeley scored 14 points for the Hornets.
- The Nets will host Philadelphia in their next preseason matchup.
The Brooklyn Nets, described as the most "Israeli" team in the NBA, opened their 2026/27 preseason with a decisive 124-90 win against a shorthanded Charlotte Hornets squad. Israeli guards Ben Sherf and Danny Wolf both made significant contributions in the game.
Sherf, playing as the first backup point guard for coach Jordi Fernandez, scored 8 points, grabbed 2 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists in 15 minutes. He shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. Wolf added 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in 14 minutes, with efficient shooting of 3 of 4 from the field and 1 of 1 from beyond the arc, plus 2 of 3 from the free-throw line.
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 16 points, and Julius Randle added 13. Both players sat out the second half. French point guard Nolan Traore contributed 10 points in 10 minutes, and Wolf assisted Sherf on his second three-pointer. For the Hornets, Liam McNeeley scored 14 points, while Grayson Allen and Naz Reid each had 13 in their unofficial debuts. Several Hornets players, including Brandon Miller and Kobe White, did not play.
The Nets' starting point guard, Yegor Demin, scored 6 points and had 5 assists. Mo Wagner added 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, while fellow starter Keon Ellis also scored 5 points. The Nets will host Philadelphia next, with speculation about whether LeBron James will debut for the Sixers.
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