Charlotte Hornets (3-5, 1-2 on the road) visit Brooklyn Nets (1-6, 0-3 at home) at Barclays Center, tip-off Thursday, November 5, 8:30 AM PH time. Over the last five games Hornets have scored 98.9 and allowed 110.5 points per 100 possessions; Nets sit at 101.3 and 111.0.
What are the projected starting lineups for Hornets vs Nets?
Projected = the starting five from each team’s most recent game (ESPN box score), with any player ruled Out swapped for the highest-minute bench player at the same position in that game. Teams confirm starters about 30 minutes before tip-off.
Charlotte Hornets (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Moussa Diabate | 9.1 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 64.6 | 0.0 |
| F | Brandon Miller | 23.5 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 37.8 | 28.6 |
| C | Naz Reid | 15.5 | 8.3 | 1.9 | 39.5 | 34.5 |
| G | Coby White | 7.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 33.3 | 20.0 |
| G | Sion James | 4.6 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 27.7 | 21.6 |
Brooklyn Nets (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Julius Randle | 20.9 | 7.7 | 4.9 | 41.5 | 32.4 |
| F | Michael Porter Jr. | 20.7 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 46.2 | 38.1 |
| F | Chaney Johnson | 5.9 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 35.9 | 31.6 |
| C | Day'Ron Sharpe | 7.4 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 48.7 | 42.9 |
| G | Nolan Traore | 11.4 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 47.5 | 50.0 |
Season averages: ESPN player pages, as of Nov 4, 1:48 AM PH time.
Who is injured for Hornets vs Nets, and how does it change the rotation?
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | Out | Right Hamstring | 7.0 / 19.8 | 2026-11-09 | Nov 2 |
| Kon Knueppel | Out | Left Hamstring | 18.5 / 31.5 | 2026-11-09 | Nov 2 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 25.5 points per game of season scoring off the floor for Hornets.
Brooklyn Nets
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egor Demin | Out | Right Leg Bruise | 7.8 / 21.8 | 2026-11-07 | Oct 30 |
| Tyler Bilodeau | Out | Right Shoulder Sprain | – / – | 2026-11-06 | Oct 26 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 7.8 points per game of season scoring off the floor for Nets.
Source: ESPN injury feed in the game summary, as of Nov 4, 1:48 AM PH time. “Questionable” reflects ESPN’s game-time-decision tag; the official NBA injury report is final.
How are Hornets and Nets playing right now?
Charlotte Hornets: 1-4 in last 5 · 94.6 scored / 105.6 allowed per game · pace 95.6 · ORtg 98.9 · DRtg 110.5
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | vs WSH | W 110-103 | 96.0 |
| Oct 29 | @ DET | L 89-97 | 93.6 |
| Oct 31 | @ WSH | L 79-95 | 97.3 |
| Nov 1 | vs PHI | L 104-109 | 91.6 |
| Nov 3 | vs DET | L 91-124 | 99.5 |
Brooklyn Nets: 1-4 in last 5 · 103.0 scored / 112.8 allowed per game · pace 99.6 · ORtg 101.3 · DRtg 111.0
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | vs IND | L 109-136 | 106.5 |
| Oct 28 | @ BOS | L 124-125 | 101.2 |
| Oct 31 | vs DET | L 94-110 | 104.4 |
| Nov 2 | @ IND | W 98-90 | 93.4 |
| Nov 3 | @ NY | L 90-103 | 92.3 |
Home/away: Hornets are 1-2 on the road; Nets are 0-3 at home (ESPN records).
Pace = possessions per 48 minutes; possessions = FGA − OREB + TOV + 0.44 × FTA, averaged for both teams, from each ESPN box score. ORtg/DRtg = points scored/allowed per 100 possessions over these five games.
How do the Hornets and Nets compare statistically?
| Season stat | Hornets | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 97.4 | 105.6 |
| Opp. points per game | 108.6 | 114.1 |
| FG% | 40 | 42 |
| 3P% | 30 | 35 |
| Rebounds | 46.8 | 43.6 |
| Assists | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Turnovers | 19.8 | 18.6 |
| Steals | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| Blocks | 5.1 | 5.0 |
ESPN team statistics, as of Nov 4, 1:48 AM PH time.
What happened when Hornets and Nets last met?
- Oct 22, 2026: CHA 110 @ BKN 103
Season series: CHA leads series 1-0 (ESPN).
Which matchups decide Hornets vs Nets?
Coby White vs Nolan Traore
Coby White: 7.0 pts, 0.0 reb, 3.0 ast, 33.3 FG%, 20.0 3P% in 1 games. Nolan Traore: 11.4 pts, 2.0 reb, 2.9 ast, 47.5 FG%, 50.0 3P% in 7 games. Nolan Traore carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
Brandon Miller vs Julius Randle
Brandon Miller: 23.5 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.5 ast, 37.8 FG%, 28.6 3P% in 8 games. Julius Randle: 20.9 pts, 7.7 reb, 4.9 ast, 41.5 FG%, 32.4 3P% in 7 games. Brandon Miller carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
Naz Reid vs Day'Ron Sharpe
Naz Reid: 15.5 pts, 8.3 reb, 1.9 ast, 39.5 FG%, 34.5 3P% in 8 games. Day'Ron Sharpe: 7.4 pts, 7.4 reb, 1.9 ast, 48.7 FG%, 42.9 3P% in 7 games. Naz Reid carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
What will decide the game tactically?
- Tempo. Nets have played faster over the last five (99.6 vs 95.6 possessions per 48). A game near the faster number favours the deeper bench; a grind favours the half-court team.
- Form gap. Net rating over the last five: Hornets -11.5, Nets -9.6 per 100 possessions.
- Perimeter. Season 3P%: Hornets 30, Nets 35. The team that wins the three-point volume battle usually covers the variance in a close line.
- Ball security. Turnovers per game: Hornets 19.8, Nets 18.6; live-ball turnovers feed transition points.
- Glass. Rebounds per game: Hornets 46.8, Nets 43.6.
- Availability. Hornets without Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel; Nets without Egor Demin, Tyler Bilodeau. Check final status before tip-off; it moves the line more than any matchup.
What is the betting angle?
As of Nov 4, 1:48 AM PH time, Draft Kings (via ESPN’s scoreboard feed) lists CHA -2.5 with a total of 214.5. Our projection lands on 206 combined points, 8.8 below the posted total. Lines move on injury news; compare the number at tip-off with the one here before acting.
Score prediction
Editorial prediction: Hornets 102 – Nets 104 (Nets by 2).
Method: expected pace = average of both teams’ last-five pace (97.6); each side’s points = pace × (own ORtg + opponent DRtg) ÷ 200, with 1.5 points of home-court edge split between the sides. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Hornets 51% and Nets 49%. Five-game samples are noisy and injuries listed above are not modelled. This is an editorial estimate, not a guarantee or betting advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets in the Philippines?
Tip-off is Thursday, November 5 at 8:30 AM Philippine time (UTC+8), per ESPN's schedule feed.
Who is injured for Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets?
As of Nov 4, 1:48 AM PH time (ESPN): Charlotte Hornets: Grant Williams (Out), Kon Knueppel (Out); Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin (Out), Tyler Bilodeau (Out). Check the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
What is the Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets prediction?
Our editorial projection is Hornets 102, Nets 104, built from each team's last-five pace and ratings. It is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where is Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets played?
At Barclays Center.
About this article
Written by the GTAYA Editorial Team from the sources below, checked on November 4, 2026 1:48 AM PH time. All figures were fetched on Nov 4, 1:48 AM PH time; derived figures (pace, ratings, projection) show their formula. Injury statuses can change after publication. Charts are generated by gtaya.life from the figures above. Poster: player photos are freely licensed Wikimedia Commons images (cropped); where no licensed photo was found we show the player or team name only. Team logos are shown only to identify the teams (sources listed below); they remain the trademarks of their owners and do not imply any endorsement of, or affiliation with, gtaya.life or GTAYA.
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- ESPN scoreboard odds feed (Draft Kings)
- ESPN player pages (season averages)
- Official NBA injury report
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- Brooklyn Nets logo (ESPN team data feed)
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- Photo of Julius Randle: Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
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