Nets find way to finish this time for payback win over Hornets

The Brooklyn Nets beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets 114-104, recovering from a late collapse against the Knicks two nights earlier to finish strongly. The win avenged a heavy season-opening defeat by Charlotte and offered signs that Brooklyn is improving after recent competitive performances.

Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 26 points and 10 rebounds, Julius Randle scored 22, and rookie Mikel Brown Jr. added a career-high 18 points. Brooklyn shot 50.6 per cent overall and outscored Charlotte 34-24 in the fourth quarter; the Nets’ record moved to 2-6, while Day’Ron Sharpe had a career-high eight assists.