- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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The Brooklyn Nets (18-57) will host the Charlotte Hornets (39-36) at the Barclays Center this Tuesday.
In their latest matchup, the Hornets faced the Celtics, falling short with a score of 114-99. Both teams recorded 18 personal fouls. The Hornets converted 14 out of 34 three-point attempts, while Boston shot 72.7% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 22 attempts. The Celtics managed to grab 41 rebounds (9 offensive, 32 defensive) and recorded 4 blocked shots. They also achieved 29 assists and 9 steals in the game. Defensively, Charlotte allowed Boston to shoot 50.6% from the field, converting 42 of 83 shots. The Hornets secured a total of 40 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and made 15 of 19 free throws, giving them a 78.9% conversion rate. Charlotte finished the game with a field goal percentage of 43.4% (36 of 83), including 12 three-pointers made out of 43 attempts.
LaMelo Ball played a key role in the previous game, scoring 19 points on 7 of 19 shooting in 26 minutes. He also contributed 4 rebounds and recorded 3 assists.
Charlotte enters this game with a season record of 39-36. They average 15.5 turnovers and 19.2 personal fouls per game. On the boards, they collect 46.2 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,976 assists this season, ranking them 14th in the NBA for team assists. The Hornets are shooting 38.0% from beyond the arc (1,222 made from 3,219 attempts) and 81.6% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 116.1 points per game, placing them 14th in the league, while shooting 46.0% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Hornets force opponents into 12.6 turnovers per game and commit 19.9 fouls on average. Their assist allowance ranks them 11th in the league, having allowed 1,961 assists this season. Defensively, Charlotte surrenders a field goal percentage of 46.8% (3,086 of 6,601) and allows 39.2 rebounds per game. They give up 36.0% on three-point shots and rank 8th in the league in points allowed per game (111.7).
In their last game, the Nets secured a win against the Kings, finishing 116-99. On the rebounding front, Brooklyn allowed Sacramento to gather a total of 59 rebounds, including 22 on the offensive end. The Nets achieved 31.3% from three-point range (10 of 32) and were 17 of 25 from the free-throw line (68.0%). Sacramento managed to shoot 42.9% from the floor, hitting 36 of 84 attempts. The Nets concluded the game shooting 42 of 85 for a 49.4% success rate and made 41.5% of their three-point attempts (17 of 41). They also went 15 of 20 at the free-throw line for a 75.0% rate. The Kings committed 17 fouls, sending the Nets to the line 20 times. Brooklyn forced 11 turnovers and secured 36 total rebounds, including 28 defensive and 8 offensive boards.
Ochai Agbaji stood out for the Nets with 18 points in 25 minutes, shooting 54.5% (6 of 11) and capturing 1 rebound.
This season, Brooklyn holds a record of 18-57. Offensively, the Nets shoot 44.4% from the field, ranking last in the league. They have tallied 7,973 points this season (averaging 106.3 points per game) and grab 39.7 rebounds per game. They provide 25.3 assists per game, ranking 22nd in the league and commit 15.9 turnovers per game. The Nets average 21.3 personal fouls and convert 77.7% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Brooklyn ranks 16th in points allowed per game, permitting an average of 115.4. They force 14.4 turnovers per game and allow opponents a 49.4% field goal percentage (29th in the league). The Nets surrender 38.0% on three-point attempts (927 of 2,442) and allow opponents to convert 77.7% at the free-throw line. They permit an average of 27.1 assists and 43.3 rebounds per game, ranking 18th and 12th, respectively, in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Brooklyn
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