March 27th - The Hornets defeated the Knicks 114-103. Knipple contributed 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Ball added 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. For the Knicks, Brunson scored 26 points, 2 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Anunoby contributed 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Hornets pulled ahead thanks to a crucial three-pointer from Knipple. The Knicks, led by Brunson, fought back tenaciously. At the end of the first quarter, the Hornets led 38-36. In the second quarter, the Hornets extended their lead with consecutive scores from White and Bridges. The Knicks' overall offense lacked consistency, and the gap widened gradually. At halftime, the Hornets led 65-55.

After switching sides, the Hornets relied on Miller and Ball's consecutive outside shots, along with Knipple's three-pointer, to launch an offensive surge and extend their lead to double digits. At the end of the third quarter, the Hornets still led 94-76 . In the final quarter, the Knicks briefly narrowed the gap to single digits. However, the Hornets continued to score, stabilizing the situation and preventing their opponents from having a chance to turn the tide. Ultimately, the Hornets defeated the Knicks 114-103 .

Knicks player statistics

Brunson had 26 points, 2 rebounds, and 13 assists; Anunoby had 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Hart had 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists; Bridges had 14 points and 2 assists; Towns had 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Clarkson had 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Diawara had 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Robinson had 4 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Hornets player statistics

Knipple 26 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists; Ball 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Miller 21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Bridges 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; White 17 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Williams 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Kalckbrenner 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Diabate 2 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists

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