That the Charlotte Hornets lost decisively to the Brooklyn Nets is no big deal, even if the game was nationally televised.
Here is the big deal: They scored a season-low 89 points and might be without Malik Monk for a while after he sprained his right ankle in the fourth quarter.
Hornets coach James Borrego knew the offense would suffer when rookie star LaMelo Ball broke his wrist March 20. The Hornets wouldn’t maintain the fast pace they had previously this season, and thus wouldn’t get nearly so many easy transition scoring opportunities.