Analysis · NBA regular season, round 1: Brooklyn Nets 103-110 Charlotte Hornets
Julius Randle scores 33 but Charlotte win in Brooklyn
Randle had 33 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in 38 minutes, but Charlotte's quick start and spread scoring earned a 110-103 road win.
PF, Brooklyn · Brooklyn 103-110 Charlotte
Julius Randle
- Points
- 33
- Rebounds
- 8
- Assists
- 7
- Threes
- 3/5
- PIR
- 31
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-21
Julius Randle 33 points: why Brooklyn still lost to Charlotte
Julius Randle scored 33 points for Brooklyn, but Charlotte won 110-103 because they built an early lead and had more players sharing the scoring. Randle carried the Nets; the Hornets spread the load.
He added 8 rebounds and 7 assists in 38 minutes, finishing with a PIR of 31, the highest of anyone on the floor. Michael Porter Jr. backed him with 26 points, yet the Nets still lost by 7 at home.
How Julius Randle built his 33 points against Charlotte
Randle scored from every area: 8/13 inside the arc, 3/5 from three and 8/11 at the free-throw line. That mix of finishing, range and contact made him the hardest Brooklyn player to guard.
The line matches his standing. Last season he held a TeamKeys Rating of 88.1, ranking 42nd of 260 rated players in the league.
The cost came in possession. Randle committed 4 turnovers and recorded no steals, though he did add a block on the defensive end.
How Charlotte beat Brooklyn 110-103
Charlotte won through early control and balance, taking the first quarter 27-23 and the second 27-25. Brooklyn edged the third 33-32, but the Hornets closed the fourth 24-22.
Grayson Allen made the difference off the bench with 21 points in 29 minutes, going 5/8 from three and 4/4 from the line. Naz Reid added 20 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, hitting 4/10 from deep.
Dennis Schroder scored 19, including 5/5 from the line, while Moussa Diabate had 17 points and 5 steals on 7/11 shooting. Against that spread, Randle and Porter Jr. could not carry Brooklyn alone.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle (Brooklyn) | 33 | 31 |
| Moussa Diabate (Charlotte) | 17 | 21 |
| Naz Reid (Charlotte) | 20 | 21 |
| Grayson Allen (Charlotte) | 21 | 21 |
| Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn) | 26 | 19 |
| Dennis Schroder (Charlotte) | 19 | 19 |
Brooklyn vs Cleveland and Charlotte vs Atlanta: what comes next
Charlotte sit 12th of 30 at 1-0 and face the Atlanta Hawks on 23 October, while Brooklyn are 20th at 0-1 and meet the Cleveland Cavaliers on 24 October. The Nets go into that game still looking for a first win.
For Brooklyn, the question is support around Randle. Day'Ron Sharpe, ranked 51st by TeamKeys Rating last season with 85.6, had 8 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks, and more of that inside presence would help.
Statistics from the box score of Brooklyn Nets 103-110 Charlotte Hornets, NBA regular season round 1, played on 21 October 2026. TeamKeys Ratings refer to the 2025/2026 season.
Questions people ask
How many points did Julius Randle score against Charlotte?
Julius Randle scored 33 points for Brooklyn in 38 minutes, shooting 8/13 on two-pointers, 3/5 from three and 8/11 from the free-throw line. He also had 8 rebounds, 7 assists and a PIR of 31, but the Nets lost 110-103 to Charlotte.
Who was Charlotte's top scorer against Brooklyn?
Grayson Allen led Charlotte with 21 points off the bench in 29 minutes, hitting 5/8 from three and 4/4 from the line. Naz Reid added 20 points and 11 rebounds, Dennis Schroder scored 19 and Moussa Diabate 17 in the 110-103 win.
When do Brooklyn and Charlotte play next?
Charlotte, now 1-0 and 12th of 30, face the Atlanta Hawks on 23 October 2026. Brooklyn, 0-1 and 20th after the 110-103 home defeat, meet the Cleveland Cavaliers on 24 October 2026, still looking for their first win of the season.
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