Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives against Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) drives into Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson (67) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate, left, drives past Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (30) shoots against Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets guard Vasa Micic (22) passes against Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) and center Nic Claxton during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) shoots over Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez directs his team against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)