Cam Johnson lethal early, Trendon Watford clutch late as Nets outlast Hornets, 116-115

NEW YORK — Even without Cam Thomas and the luxury of a healthy center, the Nets rallied from an early 17-point hole to beat the Charlotte Hornets, 116-115, on Tuesday at Barclays Center. A balanced scoring effort, fueled by a season-high 34 points from veteran forward Cam Johnson, was enough to outlast the unremitting visitors down the stretch. With the Nets clinging to a 109-108 lead with two ...