On October 19th , the NBA preseason continued, with the New York Knicks defeating the Charlotte Hornets 113-108. Hornets star Danny Sexton contributed 21 points, 2 rebounds, and 10 assists, a strong performance that failed to change the game.

Brunson started the game in hot form, scoring 15 points and hitting four three-pointers in a single quarter, helping the Knicks to a 30-29 lead. The Hornets' Bridges also performed well, hitting four three-pointers in return, and the two teams formed an offensive situation.

In the second quarter, the Knicks continued their firepower and widened the gap to 10 points. Sexton made three consecutive three-pointers to stop the bleeding for the Hornets, but the Knicks still led 64-54 at halftime .

In the second half, Sexton continued to lead the team to chase points, adding another 10 points in a single quarter, and the Hornets once narrowed the gap to 3 points. The Knicks continued to lead 90-87 with the help of Brunson's stable performance and Clarkson's timely scoring .

The Knicks' shooting dipped early in the fourth quarter, allowing the Hornets to tie the score. However, Brunson exploded in the clutch, leading the Hornets on a 14-0 run to regain control of the game. Despite a tenacious late charge, the Hornets ultimately lost 108-113 .

Hornets player statistics

Sexton had 21 points, 2 rebounds , and 10 assists, Bridges had 20 points , 5 rebounds , Knipper had 12 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists, Diabate had 11 points, 5 rebounds , and 1 assist, McNealy had 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Salon had 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists .

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 31 points, 7 rebounds , 6 assists, Bridges 16 points , 7 rebounds , 4 assists , McBride 15 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists, Clarkson 13 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists, Shamet 11 points , 1 rebound, Diawara 8 points , 7 rebounds, 3 assists