It has been tough going for the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets for much of the season. They'll be aiming to soothe some of those woes when they meet for Wednesday night's game in Charlotte.

An extended Nets losing streak has the team in position to potentially land the top odds in May's draft lottery.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA game to be played on January 29, 2025 on ESPN.

The Nets can’t catch a break. They suffered their seventh straight loss on Monday, and to worsen matters, there’s a good chance they just lost one of their top young forwards for an extended stretch.

The Brooklyn Nets haven't won much as of late thanks to an offense that continues to decline after a hot start. While the Nets showcase their competitive spirit

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is progressing toward returning from an extended absence due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said Thomas will undergo scans on his hamstring on Wednesday, after which the team will provide a timetable for his return.

During the game, Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered an injury that led to a locker room visit. After an evaluation by the team's medical staff, Ball was ruled out in the second quarter due to a left ankle sprain, per Charlotte Hornets PR.

The Nets come into this matchup following a 106-97 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday in which Brooklyn was unable to make up ground after falling behind in a lopsided third quarter. The Nets did receive great performances out of D'Angelo Russell (22 points,

Martin won't suit up for the Hornets in a third straight game Wednesday due to a sports hernia injury, and the veteran swingman's timeline for a return is unknown ahead of Friday's game against the Clippers.

The LA Lakers led by 20 points after the first quarter, 39-19. Anthony Davis outscored the whole Charlotte Hornets squad with 21 points on 9-for-12 shooting. He added 11 rebounds and two blocks. LA shot an impressive 72.7% (16-for-22), while the Hornets went 30.4% from the field (7-for-23).

The Charlotte Hornets’ 2024-25 season faced a crushing blow when Brandon Miller was ruled out for the year with a torn scapholunate ligament in his wrist.