Key Takeaways:
- Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 35 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists
- New York Knicks improved to 11-1 at home this season after defeating the Charlotte Hornets 119-104
- LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 34 points, but the Hornets suffered their ninth consecutive away defeat
Match Overview and Context
The New York Knicks extended their impressive home record to 11-1 for the season, securing a 119-104 triumph against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge for the hosts, finishing with 35 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists. Despite having played the night before and missing centre Mitchell Robinson due to left ankle injury management, the Knicks demonstrated resilience throughout the contest.
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Player Performances
Jalen Brunson contributed significantly, notching 26 points and delivering a buzzer-beating three-pointer to conclude the first half. Mikal Bridges added 16 points, while Deuce McBride and Josh Hart posted 15 points each. Hart also tallied eight rebounds and eight assists, underpinning the Knicks’ control of the game.
Karl-Anthony Towns was particularly effective, shooting 13-for-23 from the field and narrowly missing his 16th double-double by halftime, having already accumulated 19 points and nine rebounds at the break. Brunson’s strong second half, where he scored 18 points, proved crucial, especially during a key stretch in which the Knicks outpaced the Hornets 42-24 over more than 13 minutes.
Hornets’ Effort
LaMelo Ball starred for the Hornets with 34 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the deficit. Tidjane Salaun and Kon Knueppel each contributed 13 points. With this result, Charlotte dropped to 6-16 on the season and fell to 1-10 on the road, suffering their ninth straight away defeat.
Game Progression and Key Statistics
The Knicks never conceded the lead, setting the tone early by limiting the Hornets to only 12 first-quarter points, the fewest New York have allowed in any quarter this season. Building on that defensive stand, they established a 41-21 advantage midway through the second quarter. Although Charlotte responded by outscoring the hosts 26-9 over nearly eight minutes to close the gap to three, Brunson’s clutch three-pointer allowed the Knicks to enter halftime ahead 53-47.
Next Fixtures
- Charlotte Hornets: Visit Toronto on Friday
- New York Knicks: Host Utah on Friday
