Brooklyn Nets Lose Season Opener Without Israeli Players Sharf and Wolf
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The Brooklyn Nets lost their season opener 110-103 to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, with Israeli players Ben Sharf and Dani Wolf not playing. Julius Randle led the Nets with 33 points in his debut. The Hornets had a balanced scoring effort, with Grayson Allen and Naz Reid leading the way. Sharf and Wolf's next chance to play is this weekend against Cleveland.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Brooklyn Nets lost their season opener 110-103 to the Charlotte Hornets.
- Israeli players Ben Sharf and Dani Wolf did not play in the game.
- Julius Randle debuted for the Nets with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- Grayson Allen scored 21 points off the bench for the Hornets.
- The Nets' next game is against Cleveland on Saturday or Sunday.
The Brooklyn Nets began their 2026/27 season with a disappointing 110-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Notably, Israeli players Ben Sharf and Dani Wolf were not included in the game's rotation. The Hornets secured the victory despite missing key players like LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams.
Julius Randle made his debut for the Nets, leading the team with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, but his performance was not enough to secure a win. Michael Porter Jr. added 26 points and 7 rebounds, but no other Nets player reached double-digit scoring. The team wore special uniforms celebrating the Nets' 60th anniversary.
The Hornets showcased a balanced team effort. Grayson Allen scored 21 points off the bench, Naz Reid contributed 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in his debut, Dennis Schröder added 19, Brandon Miller had 18, and Moussa Diabaté chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds.
Brooklyn trailed 54-48 at halftime and kept the game close until the final quarter. A late surge by Charlotte, including a personal 6-0 run by Schröder that extended the lead to 100-90, proved decisive. Crucial turnovers by the Nets in the closing minutes, including one by Randle that led to a fast-break dunk by Diabaté, sealed their fate.
Rookie Michael Brown Jr. played limited minutes due to restrictions, scoring 6 points. Nolan Traoré, who replaced Sharf at guard, struggled with 3 points on 0-of-4 shooting. Yegor Demin also underperformed with 4 points on 20% shooting, and Chinni Johnson, starting at forward in place of Wolf, committed three turnovers in five minutes without scoring.
Sharf and Wolf's next opportunity to play this season will be on Saturday or Sunday, with a game scheduled against Cleveland at 2:30 AM Israel time.
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