Nets Lose Season Opener to Charlotte; Israeli Players Ben Sharf and Dani Wolf Unused
Translated & summarized from N12 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 led the Nets with 33 points in his debut, but Charlotte's balanced attack secured the win. The Hornets' offense was led by Grayson Allen and Naz Reid. Sharf and Wolf's next chance to play will be against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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- Brooklyn Nets lost their season opener to the Charlotte Hornets 110-103.
- Israeli players Ben Sharf and Dani Wolf did not play in the Nets' first 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.
- Naz Reid added 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in his Hornets debut.
- The Nets will next play 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 utilized in the game, remaining on the bench for the entire contest. The Hornets, playing without key players like LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams, secured the victory with a balanced team effort.
For the Nets, Julius Randle made his debut, leading the team with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome Charlotte's offense. 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.
Charlotte's offense was spread out, 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.
The game remained close, with Brooklyn trailing by six points at halftime, 54-48. However, Charlotte pulled away in the fourth quarter. A crucial 6-0 run by Schröder, capped by a dunk from Diabaté following a steal, sealed the win for the Hornets.
Other Nets players also struggled. Rookie Michael Brown Jr. played limited minutes due to a restriction, scoring 6 points. Nolan Traore, who started at point guard in place of Sharf, had a poor performance with 3 points on 0-of-4 shooting. Yegor Demin scored 4 points on 20% shooting, and Chimezie Johnson, starting at forward, committed three turnovers in five minutes without scoring.
Scharf 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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