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Nets End Losing Streak with Dominant Win Over Hornets

1/30/2025

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The Brooklyn Nets snapped their seven-game losing streak with a decisive 104-83 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Keon Johnson shone with 18 points, while Ben Simmons made a strong return from injury, adding 10 points. The Hornets, hampered by the absence of LaMelo Ball, faltered offensively, shooting just 34%. This victory lifts Brooklyn's spirits but complicates their draft lottery prospects.

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The Brooklyn Nets snapped their seven-game losing streak with a decisive 104-83 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Keon Johnson shone with 18 points, while Ben Simmons made a strong return from injury, adding 10 points. The Hornets, hampered by the absence of LaMelo Ball, faltered offensively, shooting just 34%. This victory lifts Brooklyn's spirits but complicates their draft lottery prospects.