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The Charlotte Hornets suffered a devastating 90-124 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets in their preseason opener, dropping their record to 0-1. Liam McNeeley led Charlotte with 14 points while Michael Porter Jr. scored 16 for Brooklyn.

Injuries plagued the Hornets, with Coby White, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and others listed day-to-day. Naz Reid grabbed only 4 rebounds, highlighting defensive struggles against Day'Ron Sharpe's 7 boards. Royce O'Neale recorded 5 assists in a stagnant offensive display.

Topics discussed include the waiver of Rob Dillingham, the integration of Buddy Hield, and the upcoming challenge against the Milwaukee Bucks. Greg and Laura analyze the tactical failures in spacing and rotation.

In this episode: Offensive Collapse & Scoring Analysis · Defensive Breakdown & Rebounding Issues · Road Ahead & Bucks Preview.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nba/cha/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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