The Charlotte Hornets suffered a 114-104 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, with the game marred by a setback for rookie Kon Knueppel who reaggravated a leg injury during the contest.
Knueppel, who has been dealing with a leg issue, saw the injury flare up again in the loss. The Hornets' scoring effort fell short against the Nets, who secured the 10-point victory.
The defeat adds to Charlotte's challenges as they navigate the early part of the season while managing player health concerns.
