Charlotte Hornets 117, Brooklyn Nets 86
NBA · 2026-03-31 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Brooklyn Nets 117–86 on 2026-03-31 in NBA play, a 31-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:43 swung win probability 61% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Brooklyn Nets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 35 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 18 | 27 | 18 | 23 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:43 swung win probability 61% → 14%.
Why Brooklyn Nets lost
- Lost Q1 18-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q1 5:43 (win probability 61% → 14% for the home side).
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 15–0 | Q1 5:43 | 61% → 14% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q3 3:02 | 1% → 0% |