Photos: Best images from Hornets' 110-103 win over Brooklyn

After a slow preseason, the Charlotte Hornets

looked much better against the Brooklyn Nets in their season opener Wednesday, holding on to take a 110-103 victory. It was a team effort all around for the Hornets, as Charlotte finished with five players who scored 17 or more, including Grayson Allen, who led the team in scoring with 21 points off the bench. Naz Reid impressed as well, adding 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.

The Nets' approach was quite the opposite, as Brooklyn finished with just two scorers in double-figures. Recent trade acquisition Julius Randle had a game-high 33 points and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in 26, as the duo combined for more than half of the Nets' points.

Looking ahead, Charlotte will face Atlanta Friday,

Oct. 23, in their home opener. Brooklyn will travel to Cleveland for their first road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, Oct. 24.

Take a look at the best photos from the contest:

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Schroder (17) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) dunks against Brooklyn Nets center Moritz Wagner (13) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) dunks against Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) controls the ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) is held back from Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) by Hornets center Naz Reid (0) and Nets guard Nolan Traore (10) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (10) controls the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Christian Anderson (5) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Grayson Allen (8) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) fights for a loose ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Royce O'Neale (00) and guards Christian Anderson (5) and Grayson Allen (8) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Schroder (17) looks to shoot the ball against Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) controls the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) dunks against Brooklyn Nets center Moritz Wagner (13) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee coaches against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Grayson Allen (8) shoots a three point shot against Brooklyn Nets guards Mikel Brown Jr. (0) and Keon Ellis (1) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks against Brooklyn Nets center Moritz Wagner (13) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) looks to shoot the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) and guard Nolan Traore (10) and center Day'ron Sharpe (20) and forward Julius Randle (30) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images