Nick Richards had 15 points (12 in the paint) and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-99 to end a 6-game losing streak.
The Hornets took control with a 24-11 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 12.
Miles Bridges had 24 points (13 in the first quarter) and 10 rebounds on 10 for 15 shooting, and Brandon Miller added 23 points.
For the Nets, Cam Thomas scored 31 points with 5 3-pointers.
The Hornets shot 54.3% from the field and 36.7% from 3 to the Nets’ 40.0% and 33.3%. The Nets turned it over 16 times, about 4 more than usual for this many possessions. The Hornets outscored the Nets 26-10 on the fast break. The Hornets’ starters were outscored 35-22 in 12 minutes together.