Brooklyn Nets They'll have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a month when they host charlotte hornets On Tuesday.
However, they will be cut short when they attempt to do so. With Michael Porter Jr., Igor Demin and De'Ron Sharp sidelined indefinitely, the Nets also have Terrence Mann (left Achilles soreness) and Danny Wolf (left ankle sprain) out for the matchup.
Mann has played a vital role in Brooklyn's rotation this season. The veteran forward has appeared in 62 games so far with 50 starts and is averaging 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists on .455/.358/.788 shooting splits.
Meanwhile, Wolf will miss his fifth consecutive game due to an ankle injury. The rookie forward also missed the start of the season with the same ankle sprain.
Mann, Wolf injuries add to lengthy Nets injury report before Charlotte game
With Sharp sidelined for the season, Wolf had faced an increased workload in the Brooklyn Nets frontcourt prior to his injury. The No. 27 seed has made several encouraging changes during his rookie campaign.
He averaged 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 40.5% shooting from the floor in 20.8 minutes per game in 57 games this season.
However, with Mann and Wolf sidelined, rookie guard Drake Powell and two-way forward Cheney Johnson should see increased minutes against Charlotte.
Brooklyn snapped a 10-game losing streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings 116-99 at Barclays Center on Sunday.
