The Charlotte Hornets stung the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. It happened fast and early, but with some lemon water, a cold compress, and steals, the Nets were able to recover. Buzz Kill.
Although the Nets dropped their NBA In-Season Tournament debut against the New York Knicks on Friday, Tuesday night marked their first home game of the event. Special towels were handed out to fans pregame, and a flashy gray-and-gold court injected Barclays with a different feel than what you usually get in November contests between two basement-dwellers.
Even with all that hype brewing, the Nets lost some pep in their step even before things tipped off, as Cam Thomas was unable to suit up.