Hornets Easily Overpower Knicks (vid)

The Hornets, once they decided to play their game, secured a 114-103 victory over the formidable Knicks.

Both teams started at a fast pace, with the Hornets holding a narrow lead at the end of the first quarter (38-36).

However, performance dipped significantly from both sides in the second period, leaving the Knicks trailing by 10 points at halftime, 65-55.

The Hornets maintained their comfortable lead into the third quarter, finishing it 94-76.

In the final quarter, the Knicks fought hard to turn the tide, but the Hornets' established advantage was enough to seal a 114-103 win for Charlotte.

Bridges and Knuppel each contributed 26 points.