Nets hammered by Hornets in season opener, sparking talk of a tanking season
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October 22, 2025 — The Brooklyn Nets began the 2025-26 NBA season with a one-sided loss to the Charlotte Hornets, a showing that made the club “look every bit like a tanking team,” according to the original report.
The lopsided opener offered little resistance from Brooklyn, while Charlotte controlled the game from start to finish. No final score was provided in the report, but the margin was described as decisive enough to raise immediate questions about the Nets’ competitive intentions for the year.
The setback comes as the franchise enters a season marked by roster changes and lowered external expectations. Wednesday’s performance did nothing to ease concerns that the organization may be prioritizing long-term draft positioning over short-term victories.
Source: New York Post
