The Charlotte Hornets defeated the host Brooklyn Nets, 113-108, at Barclays Center on Wednesday evening.

The Nets got out to a goo start at home as they rallied ahead to end the first quarter with an eight-point lead. They carried the momentum and pushed their lead to 20, mid way through the second, but the Hornets were able to cut it to an 11-point game by halftime. The Hornets came out strong in the third and outscored the Nets by nine in the quarter, to make it a two-point game heading into the fourth. The Nets held the edge to start the quarter, but the Hornets kept pressing and took the lead half way though the quarter. The Nets tied it at 106, with 1:10 to go, but the Hornets were clutch down the stretch and held on for their second straight win.

Devonte' Graham led the Hornets with 40 points, five rebounds and five assists, in 37 minutes. Miles Bridges added 14 points, four rebounds two assists, a steal and a block, while P.J. Washington and Terry Rozier added 13 points each. The Hornets shot 49 percent from the field, including 15-of-35 from long range.

Meanwhile, Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets with 24 points, six assists, five rebounds and a steal, in 33 minutes. Jarrett Allen added 21 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block, while Garrett Temple chipped in 11 points and four assists. The Nets shot 43 percent from the field, including 10-of-38 from deep.

The Nets (13-11) will look to bounce back as they take on the Raptors in Toronto on Saturday. The Hornets (11-16) take on the Bulls in Chicago on Friday.