NEW DELHI: The
New York Knicks
secured a dominant 113-92 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, extending their winning streak to a season-high seven games. Despite missing standout forward
Julius Randle
, who suffered a shoulder injury, the Knicks showcased their depth and resilience.
Jalen Brunson
led the way with an impressive 32-point performance, while
Donte DiVincenzo
contributed 28 points.
The Knicks had a particularly explosive third quarter, scoring 44 points, nearly matching their total from the entire first half. This marked the third consecutive game in which the Hornets allowed their opponents to score over 40 points in a quarter.
Miles McBride
added 11 points, and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 10 points in just 16 minutes for the Knicks.
Josh Hart
played a versatile role, securing 12 rebounds along with eight points and seven assists.
Despite the Hornets' efforts, rookie
Brandon Miller
's career-best 29 points and
Miles Bridges
' 21 points were not enough to overcome the Knicks' balanced attack. Charlotte played without point guard LaMelo Ball for the second consecutive game due to ankle soreness.
Donte DiVincenzo played a pivotal role in the Knicks' success, scoring seven consecutive points, including a 3-pointer, during a crucial stretch in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 80-58. The Knicks' three-point shooting was effective, with DiVincenzo making five of their 12 3-pointers.
At halftime, the Knicks held a slim 46-43 lead, with both teams posting similar shooting statistics. The win solidifies the Knicks' impressive seven-game winning streak as they continue to make strides in the Eastern Conference standings.
(Inputs from Reuters)
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