Nets 109, Hornets 106. Both teams have been significantly impacted by injuries recently. LaMelo Ball is out the bac

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When it comes to injury designations, the Brooklyn Nets seem to have met their match in tonight's road contest with the Charlotte Hornets. Somehow, the hosts have managed to lose just as many key contributors as Brooklyn has, setting the stage for a battle of depth in Charlotte.

As the Brooklyn Nets continue to struggle with injuries and a losing streak, take the Charlotte Hornets to cover the spread for tonight's pick and prediction.

The Nets have lost seven in a row to drop into 13 th in the Eastern Conference. They lost at home Monday to the Kings, 110-96. D’Angelo Russell had 19 points in the loss. Charlotte lost at home to the Lakers Monday, 112-107. LeMelo Ball left the game with a sprained ankle after only nine minutes. The Hornets sit in 14 th place in the East.

The Nets and Hornets rank in the bottom half of the NBA in offensive rating and in pace, but Charlotte has been solid on the defensive end. While Brooklyn ranks as one of the worst teams in the league in defensive rating, the Hornets rank middle of the pack, showing where they have improved as a team to win some of their games this season.

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The past three games were nothing short of a sweet escape for the Brooklyn Nets — even if that last one was at home. When the team returned from its road trip with two Ws added to its belt, everyone still understood the kind of season we’re dealing with here.