The Nets defeated the Hornets, 111-89. Kyrie Irving recorded 15 points, eight assists and a career-high tying 11 rebounds for the Nets, while LaMarcus Aldridge added 11 points, nine rebounds and six assists in his Nets debut. Terry Rozier tallied 12 points, five rebounds and three assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Nets improve to 34-15 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 24-23.