Try Mann is currently one of the primary bench options in the backcourt.
The Charlotte Hornets faced the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Cup encounter at Barclays Center. The Hornets failed to end their five-game losing streak on the road as the Nets overcame Charlotte 116-115. Apart from that, Try Mann stole the show with his dunk in the third quarter and we all know, how he has mastered the technique.
Tre Mann was questionable for the Tuesday night encounter and missed the previous game against the Caves due to lower back soreness. The 23-year-old guard was considered a bench option and appeared for just 26 minutes in the game. During the dying stage of the third quarter, Tre Mann gave fans a replica of the iconic dunk.
Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets were tied at 83 points with 32 seconds to play. Hornets guard, Tre Mann made a driving dunk and posterised Noah Clowney to put the Hornets 2 points ahead. The 6-foot-3 guard later committed a technical foul and Brooklyn had a chance to overcome the lead. However, Dennis Schroder missed a technical free throw. Brandon Miller’s two straight free throws gave the Hornets a 2-point lead at the end of the third.
Try Mann is currently one of the primary bench options in the backcourt. The 23-year-old guard scored 19 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds over 26 minutes. Hornets head coach also discussed Tre Mann’s insane slam during a post-game media session. “I just thought that Tre (Mann) had a slightly better hand tonight and was helping us a little bit more on both ends of the court,” Charles Lee said. ‘
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The Hornets had a 14-point advantage in the first quarter but failed to retain it. Brooklyn pulled off a comeback and reduced the deficit to 3 points heading to the final stanza. With 7:15 seconds to play, Cameron Johnson made a 24-foot three-point jumper to tie the game at 100 points.
The Nets had a 19-8 run to take a 104-100 lead with 5 minutes remaining. Hornets regained the lead again with Miles Bridges’ three-point jumper. With 33 seconds to play, Hornet had to end a 5-point deficit. Brandon Miller missed a 25-foot three-point jumper just before the buzzer and it proved costly. Grant Williams made a tip shot to reach 115 but Charlotte still fell short of one point.
Cameron Johnson scored 34 points and had 5 rebounds for the Nets. All five starters recorded in double figures. Brandon Miller dropped 29 and Miles Bridges had 21 points for the Hornets. Charlotte will now be in action for NBA regular season clash against the Piston to extend home winning streak to 4 matches.