NEW YORK – In an exciting matchup on Tuesday night, Cam Johnson led the Brooklyn Nets to a narrow victory over the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 34 points. Dennis Schroder contributed with 14 points and a dozen assists, helping the Nets secure a 116-115 win.

With just 1.1 seconds left on the clock, Charlotte’s Brandon Miller attempted a three-point shot that could have tied the game, but it missed its mark. In the final moments, Grant Williams managed to tip the ball as the clock ran out.

Jalen Wilson added 17 points to the Nets’ tally, while Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in with 15, allowing Brooklyn to break a three-game losing streak. Trendon Watford made a significant impact off the bench, scoring his final seven points in the last two minutes of the game and finishing with 10 points overall.

For the Hornets, Miller was a standout with 29 points, while Miles Bridges contributed 21 and Tre Mann added 19 from the bench. Unfortunately for Charlotte, the team has now lost four out of its last five games.

The game started strong for the Hornets, with a hot performance from Ball, Bridges, and Miller, who each netted eight points in the first quarter, propelling Charlotte to a 37-20 advantage by the end of the period. The team shot an impressive 13 of 19 from the field and 8 of 12 from beyond the arc, with five of their first six shots being three-pointers.

For Brooklyn, Ben Simmons reached double figures for the first time this season, scoring 10 points. This marked his first game in double digits since February 10 against San Antonio, where he recorded 13 points.

A crucial moment in the match occurred when the Nets were leading by three with two minutes to go. Trendon Watford drove into the lane and made a layup, pushing the Nets’ lead to 111-108. However, a review of the play determined that there was contact with Mann’s face, nullifying the basket but resulting in Watford being awarded two free throws, which he converted.

One significant statistic from the game was the Nets achieving 31 assists, marking the fourth instance this season where they recorded at least 30 assists in a game.

Looking ahead, the Hornets will be hosting the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, while the Nets will embark on a four-game road trip beginning with a match against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.