The Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks 110-96, pulling away to win by 14 points. Charlotte’s offense was fueled by perimeter shooting and efficient finishing, while New York struggled to match the Hornets’ scoring pace over the full 48 minutes.
Charlotte received balanced production from its top options, with Coby White, LaMelo Ball, and Brandon Miller each scoring 19 points. The Hornets’ ball movement also stood out, as they posted 27 assists and consistently generated clean looks from three-point range.
For New York, Miles McBride led the way with 21 points, and Jose Alvarado added 16. The Knicks were solid from the field overall (26-for-50, 52.0%), but they couldn’t keep up with Charlotte’s volume and accuracy from deep, and they were also outworked on the glass (46-39), limiting their chances to string together extended runs.
Going forward, the Hornets can build on a performance that combined efficient scoring with strong team rebounding and playmaking. The Knicks, meanwhile, will look to tighten their perimeter defense and improve their ability to control the boards, especially against teams that can generate high-volume three-point attempts.