SUMMARY
- The Brooklyn Nets take on the Charlotte Hornets tonight.
- Ben Simmons is listed out for this game due to a back injury.
Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets will be playing against the Charlotte Hornets tonight. As some member of the basketball community should be aware, the Nets made significant changes to their coaching and roster in order to salvage the remainder of their season. After all, the team holds a record of 25 wins and 38 losses, placing them 11th in the Eastern Conference.
One of the few teams across the league that have been doing worse than the Nets is the Charlotte Hornets. At the moment, the Hornets hold a record of 15 wins and 48 losses. As the Nets and Hornets get ready to face off, NBA fans might want to know more about the injury reports and expected rosters for this game. Moreover, a prediction of which of these teams is more likely to win will also be made.
Ben Simmons is listed out for the Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets game tonight
One could argue that Ben Simmons is turning into an NBA player that no team in the league has much interest in dealing with. Although he was initially heralded as the next LeBron James due to his passing and driving skills, Simmons has turned into a shell of his former self in recent times and has been very inconsistent.
Brooklyn Nets injury report
- Ben Simmons (out)
- Cameron Johnson (out)
- Cam Thomas (out)
- Dariq Whitehead (out)
- Day’Ron Sharpe (questionable)
Brooklyn Nets expected roster
- Dennis Smith Jr.
- Dennis Schroder
- Mikal Bridges
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Nic Claxton
Charlotte Hornets injury report
- LaMelo Ball (out)
- Tre Mann (questionable)
Charlotte Hornets expected roster
- Brandon Miller
- Vasilije Micić
- Miles Bridges
- Grant Williams
- Nick Richards
As fans can tell from the injury reports, both sides are dealing with injuries to several key members on their respective rosters. Be that as it may, here are the predictions for this match.
Can the Nets win against the Hornets tonight?
Although the Nets do not have a fair share of important players, it would be unfair to claim that they cannot win a match against the Charlotte Hornets given the difference in record between both teams. Moreover, the Nets are coming off a loss to the Detroit Pistons and will certainly not underestimate their opponent.