The Brooklyn Nets are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Brooklyn enters Tuesday’s game with an 18-57 record after defeating the Sacramento Kings at home on Sunday night.
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In Sunday’s victory over the Kings, Nolan Traore led the way for the Nets as he recorded 17 points, three rebounds and six assists while Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points of his own off the bench.
Now Brooklyn will try to grab another victory on Tuesday as the face off against the Hornets in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Charlotte enters Tuesday’s contest with a 39-36 record after losing at home to the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.
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LaMelo Ball led the way for the Hornets in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists while Brandon Miller recorded 13 points, six rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Hornets Injury Report: Will Grant Williams, Tidjane Salaun Play?
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For the Hornets, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out forward Tidjane Salaun.
Charlotte has ruled out Salaun due to calf strain that has kept him out since March 4, though it appears he could be nearing a return as he was sent to the G League on Monday.
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The good news for the Hornets is that Grant Williams is off their injury report after missing Sunday’s loss due to injury management as he will return on Tuesday.
Nets Injury Report: Will Michael Porter Jr., Danny Wolf Play?
On the other side, the Nets have six players listed on their injury report, including both Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf.
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Brooklyn has ruled out Porter Jr. due to a left hamstring strain as he will miss his 11th consecutive contest and there is still no timetable for his return.
The Nets have also ruled out Wolf due to a left ankle sprain as he will miss his fifth straight game.
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Terance Mann has also been ruled out with left Achilles soreness while both Egor Demin and Day’Ron Sharpe are both sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Jalen Wilson has been listed as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with an illness.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Hornets and Nets from Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. ET.
