Nets' Season Opener Sees Sharf and Wolf Benched in Loss to Hornets
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The Brooklyn Nets lost their season opener 110-103 to the Charlotte Hornets, with Israeli players Ben Sharf and Dani Wolf not playing. Julius Randle led the Nets with 33 points, but Charlotte's balanced attack, including 21 points from Grayson Allen, secured the win. The Nets struggled with turnovers and scoring from players other than Randle and Michael Porter Jr. Sharf and Wolf's next chance to play will be in their upcoming game against Cleveland.
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- 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 led the Nets with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- Grayson Allen scored 21 points off the bench for the Hornets.
- The Nets will play Cleveland next between Saturday and Sunday.
The Brooklyn Nets began their 2026-27 season with a disappointing 110-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, a game in which Israeli players Ben Sharf and Dani Wolf were not utilized.
Despite a strong debut from Julius Randle, who led the Nets with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, the team struggled offensively. Michael Porter Jr. added 26 points and 7 rebounds, but no other Nets player reached double-digit scoring. The team played in special uniforms commemorating the Nets' 60th anniversary.
The Hornets showcased a balanced team effort, with Grayson Allen scoring 21 points off the bench. Naz Reid contributed 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in his debut, while 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 personal 6-0 run by Schröder gave Charlotte a 100-90 lead, and crucial turnovers by the Nets sealed their fate. A dunk by Diabaté, following a steal by Allen on Randle, finalized the win for the Hornets.
Other Nets players also had a difficult night. Rookie Michael Brown Jr. played limited minutes due to restrictions, scoring 6 points. Nolan Traoré, who started in place of Sharf, had a poor performance with only 3 points on 0-of-4 shooting. Yegor Demin scored 4 points on 20% shooting, and Chimezie 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 between Saturday and Sunday, at 2:30 AM Israel time, in a game against Cleveland.
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