nba Game Recap
Recap - Hornets Defeat Brooklyn 129-128
Terry Rozier scored 37 points and added 13 assists for a double-double, leading Charlotte over Brooklyn, 129-128, on Thursday at Barclays Center.
Charlotte won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +9.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 222.5.
Charlotte got 23 points from Miles Bridges and another 22 points from Gordon Hayward. Terry Rozier contributed 13 assists, while Mark Williams cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Nets got a 26-point performance from Cam Thomas, who was supported by 22 points from Mikal Bridges. Spencer Dinwiddie had 8 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Nic Claxton grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Charlotte were victorious, as the score was 73-71 at the break.
Brooklyn had a 52-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Charlotte looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Timberwolves. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Orlando.