Nets Use Late Run to Hold Off Hornets in Matchup of NBA Cellar Dwellers
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The Brooklyn Nets relied on a late scoring burst to defeat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, Dec. 1, 2025, securing a victory in a contest between two struggling NBA teams.
The game remained close until the closing minutes, when the Nets pieced together the decisive run that put them out of reach of the Hornets. The late push was enough to seal the outcome and hand Charlotte another loss in what has been a difficult season for the club.
The matchup had been labeled a battle of “NBA tankers,” reflecting both teams’ low positions in the standings. Despite the shared struggles, Brooklyn’s final surge proved the difference, while Charlotte’s search for answers continued.
Additional game specifics, including the final score and individual performances, were not immediately released.
Source: New York Post
