Hornets close with a 12-0 run to beat the Nets 105-102 and snap a nine-game losing streak

Charlotte Hornets guard Damion Baugh, center right, drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.

Charlotte Hornets guard Damion Baugh, center right, drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Miles Bridges scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets used a finishing 12-0 run to beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-102 on Saturday night and snap a nine-game losing streak. Bridges added 12 rebounds, five assists and a huge blocked shot in the closing seconds for the Hornets, who trailed 102-93 with under 3 1/2 minutes remaining. Nick Smith Jr. scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 17 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. D'Angelo Russell had 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds for the Nets, who lost their seventh straight. Ziaire Williams added 19 points.

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