Keon Johnson scores 18 points as Nets beat Hornets 104-83 to snap 7-game losing streak

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) drives into Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) drives into Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed. Ben Simmons returned after missing the last five games with an illness and a back injury and had 10 points and six rebounds off the bench for the Nets. Miles Bridges had 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Hornets, who played without four regular starters including LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Brandon Miller and Josh Green.

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