{
  "id": 15879891,
  "title": "Nets vs. Hornets game preview: How to watch, injuries, lineups",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/nets-vs-hornets-game-preview-how-to-watch-injuries-lineups",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T11:30:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nets-vs-hornets-game-preview-113047451.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Brooklyn Nets are set to kick off their 2026-27 NBA season against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, October 21st at 7:30 PM ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The match will be broadcast live on the YES Network. The Nets, who ended their preseason with a 3-1 record, will be featuring Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr., while the Hornets will be without several key players due to injuries.\n\nThe Hornets finished their preseason with a 1-3 record, largely due to injuries to Coby White, Kon Knueppel, and Grant Williams. Despite these setbacks, the Hornets still have Brandon Miller and Naz Reid at their disposal as they aim to secure as many wins as possible.\n\nThe Nets, on the other hand, missed forward Tyler Bilodeau due to a shoulder injury in their preseason play. This matchup promises to be an intriguing one, with both teams looking to make a strong start to their new season.",
  "summary": "Here is the game preview of the Brooklyn Nets' season-opening matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}