{"id":691012,"date":"2026-04-01T01:52:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/691012\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T01:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:52:17","slug":"charlotte-hornets-vs-brooklyn-nets-full-injury-report-match-preview-rosters-and-key-stats-march-31-2026-nba-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/691012\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets: Full injury report, match preview, rosters and key stats (March 31, 2026) | NBA News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CharlotteCharlotte Hornets LaMelo Ball vs Brooklyn Nets (Image via Getty) The Charlotte Hornets travel to Barclays Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to face the Brooklyn Nets. Charlotte comes in with a 39-36 record and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference. They are still in the play-in race and need wins to stay in position. Brooklyn is 18-57 and is already out of the race. Their focus is on giving minutes to younger players and building for the future.Even with the gap in the standings, this game still matters. Charlotte needs to stay sharp and keep momentum going into the final stretch. Brooklyn is playing for pride and development. That difference in approach could show during key moments in the game.<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Latest Updates (March 31, 2026)<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets Injury Status<\/p>\n

Charlotte is in a good place in terms of injuries compared to many teams at this point in the season. \u2022 Tidjane Salaun | Forward | Game-time decision – CalfSalaun is dealing with a calf issue. He is expected to play, but his minutes may be limited depending on how he feels.There are no other major injuries for the Hornets. Their main group is expected to be available. This includes LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tre Mann, and Josh Green.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Nets Injury Status<\/p>\n

Brooklyn is dealing with several injuries, which has affected their rotation. \u2022 Jalen Wilson | Forward | Game-time decision – IllnessWilson is likely to play, but his condition could affect how long he stays on the floor. \u2022 Danny Wolf | Forward | Out – Ankle \u2022 Terance Mann | Guard | Out – Achilles \u2022 Michael Porter Jr. | Forward | Out – Hamstring \u2022 Egor Demin | Guard | Out for season – FootWith these players out, Brooklyn has less depth, especially on the wings and in the backcourt.<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Updated Team Rosters (Active Rotation Players)<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets<\/p>\n

\u2022 Backcourt: LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Sion James, Josh Green, Antonio Reeves, Coby White \u2022 Frontcourt: Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tidjane Salaun (if available), Xavier Tillman, Grant Williams \u2022 Reserves: Pat Connaughton, Tosan Evbuomwan, PJ Hall<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Nets<\/p>\n

\u2022 Backcourt: Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf, Drake Powell, Malachi Smith, Tyson Etienne \u2022 Frontcourt: Nic Claxton, Noah Clowney, Josh Minott, Ziaire Williams, Chaney Johnson, E.J. Liddell \u2022 Rotation\/Unavailable: Michael Porter Jr. (out), Egor Demin (out for season), Danny Wolf (out), Terance Mann (out), Jalen Wilson (GTD), Ochai Agbaji<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head Context: Season Series and History<\/p>\n

The two teams have already played twice this season. The series is tied 1-1. \u2022 Game 1 (Charlotte): Hornets 117, Nets 116 \u2022 Game 2 (Brooklyn): Nets 116, Hornets 113This is the third meeting and will decide the season series.Over the years, the matchup has been fairly even. Charlotte has had a slight edge in recent seasons, but the games are usually close.<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Team Stats Comparison (2025-26 Season)<\/p>\n

Stat CategoryCharlotte HornetsBrooklyn Nets Points per game 116.1 106.3 Points allowed 111.7 115.4 FG% 46.0% 44.4% Rebounds per game 46.2 39.7 Assists per game 26.3 25.3 Blocks per game 4.5 4.3 Turnovers per game 15.5 15.9 3-point % 38.0% 34.2%Charlotte has the edge in most areas. They score more, rebound better, and shoot better from three. Brooklyn has struggled on defense and allows a high number of points.<\/p>\n

Key Matchup Factors to Watch<\/p>\n

Charlotte\u2019s Offense vs Brooklyn\u2019s Defense<\/p>\n

Charlotte scores over 116 points per game and shoots well from the field and from three. Brooklyn gives up over 115 points per game. This gives Charlotte a clear advantage on offense.<\/p>\n

Rebounding Edge<\/p>\n

Charlotte averages 46.2 rebounds per game, while Brooklyn averages 39.7. This gap can lead to extra chances and more control of the game. Players like Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller give Charlotte size and strength.Brooklyn will rely on Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney to try and keep the rebounding close.<\/p>\n

Motivation Gap: Playoff Push vs Development<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets are still fighting for a play-in spot. That means they are likely to play with more focus. Brooklyn is giving chances to younger players and building for the future.This difference can show late in games, especially if the score is close.<\/p>\n

Impact of Injuries on the Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets game<\/p>\n

\u2022 Michael Porter Jr. being out removes a scoring option for Brooklyn \u2022 Egor Demin and Terance Mann being out reduces depth \u2022 Jalen Wilson may not be at full strengthCharlotte does not have these issues, which gives them an advantage.<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Match Outlook and Expected Result<\/p>\n

Charlotte is the favorite in this game. They are healthier, more experienced, and stronger on offense.If they control rebounds and shoot well, they should win comfortably. A strong game from Brandon Miller or Kon Knueppel could push the lead into double digits.Also read: Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight vs the Brooklyn Nets? Latest update on the Charlotte Hornets star\u2019s injury report (March 31, 2026)<\/a>Brooklyn can stay in the game if their young players shoot well and limit mistakes. Still, based on current form and depth, Charlotte has the clear edge going into this matchup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Charlotte Hornets LaMelo Ball vs Brooklyn Nets (Image via Getty) The Charlotte Hornets travel to Barclays Center on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":691013,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[3767],"tags":[7,670,247,3803,473,54605,56642,21406,87214,6,8889,671,59963],"class_list":{"0":"post-691012","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-brooklyn-nets","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-brooklyn","10":"tag-brooklyn-nets","11":"tag-brooklynnets","12":"tag-charlotte-hornets","13":"tag-charlotte-hornets-roster","14":"tag-charlotte-hornets-vs-brooklyn-nets","15":"tag-hornets-injury-report","16":"tag-march-31-2026-nba-games","17":"tag-nba","18":"tag-nba-injury-report","19":"tag-nets","20":"tag-nets-injury-report"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116326954260455376","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/691012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=691012"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/691012\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/691013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=691012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=691012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=691012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}