Danny Wolfe’s Impressive Dunk Ignites Nets’ Victory Over Hornets
No matter what Danny Wolfe says, calling it a joke doesn’t quite capture the intention behind his pre-game antics. Ahead of Monday’s match against the Hornets, the rookie playfully encouraged his Nets teammates to “catch a body,” which he later confirmed after the team won 116-103.
Reflecting on Saturday’s close game against Milwaukee—where he felt a chance slipped away—Wolfe seized his moment when the Nets led in the fourth quarter. With just under two minutes remaining, Egor Demin passed the ball to Wolfe at the top of the key. Out of nowhere, Wolfe sprinted down the lane and, with a powerful leap, dunked over Miles Bridges. The Nets bench erupted in celebration.
Nick Claxton and Michael Porter Jr. rushed over to give Wolfe a chest bump. Claxton admitted, “Honestly, it caught me off guard, but it was a great dunk… He showed it to me before the game and said, ‘I’ll get you too.’ And he went out and delivered.”
Coach Jordi Fernandes echoed the excitement, stating, “I’m very happy for him… It was a great energy play. That was for all of his teammates and the crowd.”
At just 21, Wolfe was called up from the G League’s Long Island during Porter’s absence due to lower back issues. Seizing his NBA chance, he made a real impact, scoring all ten of his points in the crucial final frame after sitting out the third quarter. This performance not only marked the Nets’ first win of the season but also their first home victory.
During three games, the Michigan native averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 44 percent. Wolfe reflected on his journey, saying, “Coming to the NBA, you don’t really know what to expect… At first, I was just sitting, itching to play. But my time in Long Island taught me to embrace every opportunity.” He credited the players around him for cultivating that mindset.
On another note, Terrence Mann was ruled out for Wednesday’s game in Chicago due to rib soreness. Wolfe’s playing time may vary, depending on Porter’s health, but he remains committed to his role in Brooklyn for now.
