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Injury-Plagued Hornets Host Nets in Pivotal Season Kickoff
21 Oct
Summary
- Hornets finished 19-63 last season, Nets went 26-56
- Hornets missing key players Ball and Williams due to injuries
- Nets shot 43.7% from field, 34.4% from 3-point range in 2024-25
As the 2025-26 NBA season kicks off, the Charlotte Hornets are set to host the Brooklyn Nets in a pivotal season opener on October 21, 2025. The Hornets, who finished the previous season with a dismal 19-63 record, will be looking to bounce back and start the new campaign on a high note.
However, the Hornets will be without two key players, as LaMelo Ball and Grant Williams are both sidelined due to injuries. This will undoubtedly be a significant challenge for the home team as they take on the Nets, who themselves are seeking redemption after a 26-56 season.
The Nets, led by their talented roster, will be aiming to improve on their performance from the previous year. They shot an impressive 43.7% from the field and 34.4% from the 3-point range in the 2024-25 season, and will be hoping to carry that momentum into the new campaign.
With both teams eager to make a statement, this season opener promises to be an exciting and hard-fought affair. The Hornets will need to overcome their injury woes and find a way to neutralize the Nets' offensive firepower if they hope to start the season on a positive note.
