3 things from Charlotte's 114-104 defeat to Brooklyn

The Charlotte Hornets suffered a 114-104 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets, marking their fifth consecutive loss. The team's main issues of turnovers, scoring, and shooting were once again evident in the game. Brooklyn's Naz Reid led the scoring with 28 points and nine rebounds, while Grayson Allen contributed 22 points off the bench, with 20 of those points scored in the first half.

Brooklyn's Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle combined to score 48 points, with rookie Mikel Brown Jr. adding 18 points off the bench. The Hornets must distribute the blame for their struggles beyond just a few players, as eight out of 11 players in their rotation committed multiple turnovers during the game. The team's shooting struggles are also widespread, with Charlotte shooting only 30% from beyond the arc on 40 attempts.

The Hornets are now on a five-game losing streak, and their future may get more uncertain than initially anticipated. With injuries and veterans with solid trade value, the situation could worsen before it improves. The Hornets cannot rely on their successful 3-point-heavy offense from last season, as they rank 28th in the NBA in 3-point percentage.

It remains to be seen whether the team can adapt its play style to become more flexible or if they will quickly become sellers in the NBA market.