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Ben Sharf Scores 8 in Brooklyn Nets' Preseason Win Over Charlotte Hornets
The Brooklyn Nets opened their 2026/27 NBA preseason on Wednesday with a dominant 124-90 victory over a shorthanded Charlotte Hornets squad. The Nets, who led 56-52 at halftime, pulled away decisively in the second half behind strong shooting and fast-break play.
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What happened
- 01The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 124-90 on Wednesday in their NBA preseason opener.
- 02Israeli guard Ben Sharf scored eight points, with two rebounds and two assists, in 15 minutes of play for the Nets.
- 03Danny Wolf contributed nine points, five assists, and three rebounds in 14 minutes for Brooklyn.
- 04Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 16 points, while Julius Randle added 13 before both sat out the second half.
- 05Liam McNeeley scored 14 points for the Hornets, who were missing several key players including Brandon Miller and Kobe White.
- 06The Nets pulled away in the second half after holding a narrow 56-52 lead at halftime.
- 07The Brooklyn Nets will host Philadelphia in their next preseason game.
Israeli guards Ben Sharf and Danny Wolf made significant contributions off the bench for Brooklyn. Sharf, playing as the first backup point guard, scored eight points, grabbed two rebounds, and recorded two assists in 15 minutes. Wolf added nine points, three rebounds, and five assists in 14 minutes, which included assisting Sharf on a three-pointer.
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 16 points, and Julius Randle added 13, with both players sitting out the second half. Nolan Traore also chipped in 10 points for Brooklyn. For the Hornets, Liam McNeeley scored 14 points, while Grayson Allen and Naz Reid each added 13. Both teams were missing key players due to injuries, including Brooklyn's Michael Brown Jr. and Charlotte's Brandon Miller and Kobe White. The Nets will host Philadelphia in their next preseason matchup.
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