This had the makings of perfect litmus.
Victories in their first two games of the season had the Charlotte Hornets feeling good about themselves. But Brooklyn represented a different challenge.
“It’s a great test for us,” Hornets coach James Borrego said before tipoff. “Obviously, a great team, a title contender full of talent, full of experience. They are going to be right there in the mix this season for an NBA title this season. For us, it’s a great challenge early on to see where we are at.”
They passed. And with flying colors, knocking off the Nets 111-95 at Barclays Center on Sunday to move to 3-0 for the first time ever.