Jeff Green scored 21 points and the Brooklyn Nets didn’t miss a beat despite playing without James Harden, ripping the visiting Charlotte Hornets 111-89 on Thursday night in New York.
The Nets, who have been bemoaning recent slow starts, broke out to a 32-11 lead after one quarter.
Landry Shamet and Tyler Johnson came off the bench for Brooklyn to score 17 and 15 points, respectively. Kyrie Irving racked up 15 points and 11 rebounds and Bruce Brown had 14 points for the Nets, who were 20-for-45 on 3-point attempts. Green, Shamet and Johnson all made five 3-point baskets.
Foot on the gas all game.
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