The Hornets defeated the Nets, 119-110. LaMelo Ball led all scorers with 33 points, seven rebounds and nine assists for the Hornets, while Kevin Durant (27 points, eight rebounds, seven assists) and Kyrie Irving (16 points, 11 assists, 6-22 FG) combined for 43 points for the Nets in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 39-36 on the season, while the Nets fall to 39-36.