Nets Fall to Hornets in Season Opener, Israeli Players Unused
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Brooklyn Nets lost their season opener 110-103 to the Charlotte Hornets, with Israeli players Ben Sherf and Dani Wolf not playing. Julius Randle debuted with 33 points for the Nets, but Charlotte secured the win with a balanced offensive performance. Key turnovers in the fourth quarter contributed to Brooklyn's defeat. Sherf and Wolf's next chance to play will be in an upcoming game against Cleveland.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Brooklyn Nets lost their season opener 110-103 to the Charlotte Hornets.
- Israeli players Ben Sherf and Dani Wolf did not play in the game.
- Julius Randle scored 33 points in his Brooklyn Nets debut.
- Charlotte Hornets secured the win with a balanced team effort.
- Key turnovers in the fourth quarter proved costly for the Nets.
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 Sherf and Dani Wolf were not utilized in the game, remaining on the bench for the entire contest. The Nets struggled offensively, with Julius Randle leading the team with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in his Brooklyn debut. Michael Porter Jr. added 26 points and 7 rebounds, but no other Nets player reached double-digit scoring. Charlotte, playing without key players Coon Kniepel and Kobe White, secured the win with 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. The Hornets pulled away in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on crucial turnovers by Brooklyn. A late dunk by Diabaté sealed the victory after an Allen steal from Randle. Rookie Michael Brown Jr. played limited minutes, scoring 6 points. Nolan Traore, who started at point guard in place of Sherf, had a poor performance with 3 points on 0-of-4 shooting. Yegor Demin also struggled, scoring 4 points on 20% shooting, while Chimezie Johnson, starting at forward, committed three turnovers in five minutes without scoring. Sherf and Wolf's next opportunity to play will be in Cleveland on Saturday or Sunday, Israel time.
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