Charlotte Hornets CRUSH New York Knicks | Kon Knueppel’s NEAR triple-double | 5TH STRAIGHT victory 🐝
The Charlotte Hornets are making a loud statement to the rest of the Eastern Conference, extending their winning streak to five games after a physical 114-103 victory over the New York Knicks. This wasn’t just another win; it was a measuring stick game against the third-best team in the conference, and the Hornets proved they belong in the upper echelon. Kon practically secured his Rookie of the Year trophy with a monstrous line of 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, demonstrating a level of offensive versatility that few first-year players have ever reached.
Beyond the box score, Moussa Diabate emerged as a defensive cheat code, successfully guarding Jalen Brunson on the perimeter and relentlessly attacking the offensive glass to save critical possessions. We look at how head coach Charles Lee made the necessary adjustments after a high-scoring first quarter to put a defensive stranglehold on a potent Knicks offense. While the fourth quarter featured some sloppy ball handling and moving screen issues that nearly let New York back into the contest, the trio of LaMelo Ball, Coby White, and Brandon Miller provided enough shot-making to keep the Big Apple at bay. With only ten games left in the regular season, the Hive is alive, the energy in Charlotte is electric, and this squad looks mentally prepared for playoff basketball.
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19 Comments
I seriously can’t express how insane it is to me that the hornets have improved by 20 wins from last season, and with 3 separate runs of 5+ game win streaks. Who knew basketball could be so much fun when your regularly on the winning side of blow outs, instead of getting blown out! 🤣 Let’s go hornets!
Recently starting watching basketball again since being away from the sport since 2014. Seems I picked a great time to start watching Charlotte again
Big win playoffs here we come 🏆
36:03 exactly, Lamelo did that asap like Rocky 🔥
Doug i just know you are not complaining about a win.
We coming #buzzcity 💪🏿😤🏆🩵🐝🩵🐝
Can we just call the starting 5 the Buzzsaw Lineup???
You need to get Walker the same mic and camera setup you have 😭
all thiis while relying on 3 Rookies? i can't believe this. Kon making it hard to be in the play-in. dont even care about the Sixers. If they win against the Tatum Celtics, omg. even the DaBaby is going to get max money.
Charlotte playing as one unit together becoming one together on the basketball basketball court 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 beautiful to watch the Buzz is in the City 🌆 tonight
No recording when you loose
We saw a tremendous point shaving effort by both teams in the fourth quarter. They achieved the under.
This was the the best TEAM win all season. This and the home game against the Spurs was the best wins all season where it was a complete team effort!
2 spots out of the 5th seed.
Fan since inauguration…. Went to mini games in the '90s. Averaged about 10 a season …I will be lying if I didn't say I had tears during this game last night…of happiness… Has that old tyvola road feel to it… Keep pounding Hornets…🎉 Blessings to all who see 👀 this
2 more wins and we skip the play in
Tre Mann’s downfall is sad asf, he’s the only negative about this Hornets season
Most insane 2 point game I've ever seen from Moose, lmao
My fellow north carolinians: you moved to NC for a reason, because NY pushed you out. We accept you with open arms. Lose the knicks jerseys. Gain your soul.