Randle Lets Nets Reserves Close Out Win Over Charlotte

Brooklyn held a narrow 89-87 lead when Randle left the game with 8:46 remaining. As reserve players Danny Wolf and Terance Mann helped push the margin into double digits, Fernández prepared to send Randle back in. The veteran forward instead encouraged him to leave the group on the court, and the Nets finished off the 114-104 victory over Charlotte on November 5.

Wolf recorded 12 points, five rebounds and three assists in 18 minutes and 36 seconds, finishing with a plus-17 rating. Mann, who played 15:47, was plus-11. Both remained in the game throughout the fourth quarter. Fernández praised their readiness and said Randle’s willingness to let them continue was significant.

Michael Porter Jr. also credited Mann and Wolf, noting that neither had been a regular part of the rotation. He highlighted Mann’s defense, communication and understanding of the game, and said Wolf made an immediate contribution despite limited recent playing time.

Noah Clowney left with soreness in his right knee. Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel, making his season debut after hamstring problems, exited in the first quarter after appearing to hurt his ankle. Egor Demin missed his fourth consecutive game with a bone bruise in his right leg; the Nets said the injury would sideline him for at least a week. Brooklyn planned to practice Thursday before beginning a four-game road swing in Atlanta on November 7.