The Brooklyn Nets (19-34) have been playing some stout defense over the past couple of weeks as they seek to win games without having to put up a ton of points against their opponents. In Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets (13-38),

Nic Claxton scored 16 points and the Nets​ pulled away after LaMelo Ball was lost to another ankle injury and beat the Hornets 97-89 on Monday night.

Sixth-year center Nic Claxton has led a Nets defensive resurgence during a 4-1 stretch over the team's last five games.