Brooklyn Nets Lose Season Opener Without Israeli Players
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Brooklyn Nets lost their season opener to the Charlotte Hornets 110-103, with Israeli players Ben Sharf and Dani Wolf not playing. Julius Randle debuted with 33 points for the Nets, but Charlotte's balanced offense secured the win. The Nets' next game is against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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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 scored 33 points in his debut for the Nets.
- Grayson Allen led Charlotte with 21 points off the bench.
- The Nets' next game is against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
The Brooklyn Nets began their 2026-27 NBA 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 by coach Jordi Fernandez. Julius Randle, in his debut for the Nets, led all scorers with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Despite Randle's strong performance, only Michael Porter Jr. also scored in double figures for Brooklyn with 26 points. The Hornets, playing without key players like K.C. Conlee and Kobe White, relied on a balanced team effort. Grayson Allen came off the bench to score 21 points, while Naz Reid added 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in his debut. Dennis Schröder contributed 19 points, Brandon Miller scored 18, and Moussa Diabaté added 17.
The Nets wore special uniforms celebrating the franchise's 60th anniversary. They trailed by six points at halftime, 54-48, and the game remained close until the final quarter. A crucial 10-0 run by Charlotte, ignited by Schröder, gave them a 100-90 lead. The Nets committed costly turnovers down the stretch, including one that led to a fast-break dunk by Diabaté, sealing the victory for the Hornets.
Other Nets players also struggled. Rookie Michael Brown Jr. was on a minutes restriction, scoring 6 points in 20 minutes. Nolan Traore, who replaced Sharf at guard, had a poor showing with 3 points on 0-of-4 shooting. Yegor Demin also underperformed, scoring 4 points on 20% shooting, and Chiney Johnson, starting at forward in place of Wolf, committed three turnovers in five minutes without scoring.
Sharf and Wolf will have their next opportunity to play when the Nets face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night at 2:30 AM Israel time.
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