Nets face the Hornets on 3-game win streak

Charlotte Hornets (5-11, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (9-8, ninth in the Eastern Conference)New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Charlotte.The Nets are 8-7 in conference play. Brooklyn leads the Eastern Conference in rebounding, averaging 47.4 boards. Day'Ron Sharpe paces the Nets with 6.5 rebounds.The Hornets are 5-9 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte is eighth in the Eastern Con