In a crucial Eastern Conference matchup, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Brooklyn Nets at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. Despite struggling this season, both teams face significant injury challenges as they each aim to improve their standings. The Hornets hold a record of 12-31 overall, while the Nets are slightly behind at 14-33. The Nets narrowly edged the Hornets in their previous encounter, winning 116-115 in Brooklyn.

The Hornets are favored by 3 points, with an over/under of 204.5 points. The Hornets' injury list includes LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, and Tre Mann, while the Nets will be without Cam Thomas and Cameron Johnson, their leading scorers. Miles Bridges is expected to play a pivotal role for Charlotte, while D'Angelo Russell leads the Nets in scoring.