With seconds left on the clock, the Brooklyn Nets had a shot to send their game against the Charlotte Hornets to overtime — but Miles Bridges had other plans. The Hornets forward came flying in for a game-winning block, sealing a 105-102 victory and snapping Charlotte’s nine-game losing streak.
When the Hornets needed a hero, Bridges delivered. And if you thought the Spectrum Center crowd lost it? You should’ve heard announcer Eric Collins.
Miles Bridges’ Clutch Block Saves the Hornets
The Nets were on fire early. Charlotte trailed by as many as 15 points at halftime, struggling to contain Brooklyn’s 3-point barrage. The game was slipping away fast.
But in the second half, the Hornets flipped the script. Charlotte locked in defensively, forcing Brooklyn into tough shots. The offense started clicking, cutting the lead possession by possession. And in the final moments, Bridges made sure they wouldn’t let it slip away.
With the Nets pushing for a last-second shot, Bridges timed his leap perfectly, swatting the ball out of bounds as time expired.
NBA TV wasted no time posting the clip of Bridges’ clutch block. But the most insane part? Commentator Eric Collins went full meltdown mode, screaming at the top of his lungs. The crowd’s intensity matched his energy as the Spectrum Center erupted.
MILES BRIDGES CLUTCH TIME BLOCK 🚫🚫🚫
Eric Collins is LOVING IT 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/kikVBLCRyn
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 9, 2025
It was the exclamation point on an incredible comeback, and Hornets fans finally had something to celebrate.
Hornets Snap Losing Streak With Statement Win
Coming into the game, the Hornets were in a rough spot — a nine-game skid, struggles on both ends of the floor, and a desperate search for a spark.
And early on? It looked like more of the same. The Nets built a 15-point halftime lead, fueled by D’Angelo Russell’s hot streak and Brooklyn’s 3-point-heavy offense. But Charlotte refused to roll over.
Instead, they turned up the defensive intensity, created better scoring opportunities, and battled back possession by possession. And when it mattered most, they found a way to win.
The Hornets closed out their five-game homestand with a much-needed victory, avoiding a season sweep by Brooklyn and reminding everyone they’re still fighting.
For Bridges, this block wasn’t just about one game — it was about setting the tone for the rest of the season. This moment could be the spark that ignites the Hornets’ fighting spirit and helps them build chemistry.
And if Charlotte can build off this momentum? Maybe, just maybe, this is the spark they’ve been looking for.