Uncategorized Recap: Hornets Extend Win Streak to 5, Knueppel Makes History Check out the best news and moments from Thursday, including Kon Knueppel making history in Charlotte's fifth straight win. NBA.com Staff | Updated on March 27, 2026 2:21 AM Kon Knueppel becomes the only player age-22 or younger in NBA history to sink 250 made 3-pointers in a single season. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) Check out the best of Thursdayâs three-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights. 2026 Playoff Picture: Where teams stand NBA commissioner Adam Silver on leagueâs plan to explore expansion Last nightâs live blog: Wolves complete NBAâs largest OT comeback Download the NBA App What we know after Thursday nightâs games: ⢠Jalen Duren became the first player in Pistons franchise history to record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists while shooting 80% or better from the field during their 129-108 win over New Orleans. ⢠Kon Knueppel is the only player age-22 or younger in NBA history to make 250 3-pointers in a single season. He led the Hornets with 26 points (6 3PM), 11 rebounds and 8 assists to help Charlotte win their fifth straight while snapping New Yorkâs seven-game win streak in the process. ⢠Orlando snapped their six-game losing streak with a close 121-117 victory against the Kings. Paolo Banchero (30 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast) tallied his third straight outing with at least 30 points. MARCH 26, 2026 // 9:59 ET Thursdayâs final scores: Pistons 129, Pelicans 108 Hornets 114, Knicks 103 Magic 121, Kings 117 DeMar DeRozan is your player of the night with 33 points (12-24 FG, 9-10 FT), 6 rebounds and 11 assists with zero turnovers in 38 minutes. MARCH 26, 2026 // 10:21 ET Donât forget to vote! Who you got, hoops fans? Jalen Brunson or Jamal Cain? VOTE NOW for Thursday's @Kia Drives! MARCH 26, 2026 // 9:55 ET Pistons land Pelicans, win 129-108 Jalen Duren turns in a masterful performance to give Detroit a 21-point victory after a tough overtime loss to Atlanta on Wednesday. The Pistonsâ big man tallies 30 points (10-12 FG, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 31 minutes. Jalen Duren stuffed the stat sheet in Detroit's win! đ 30 PTS (10-12 FGM) đ 10 REB đ 7 AST đ 2 STL đ 2 BLK He becomes the first player in Pistons franchise history to record at least 30 PTS, 10 REB, and 5 AST while shooting 80% or better from the field in a game. Kevin Huerter pours in a Pistonsâ career-high 22 points (9-14 FG) with 4 made 3s, and Daniss Jenkins continues to play well in Cade Cunninghamâs (lung) absence, posting 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-7 3PM), 2 rebounds, 9 assists and one steal in 33 minutes. Zion Williamson leads six Pels in double figures scoring with 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-9 FT), adding 6 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals and one block in 31 minutes. MARCH 26, 2026 // 9:47 ET Magic snap 6-game losing streak Orlando earns the 121-117 win over Sacramento behind Paolo Banchero (30 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast) and Desmond Bane (23 pts, 3 3PM, 6 ast). Jalen Suggs finishes with 8 points, 4 boards, 4 assists and one block, including a clutch triple in the closing minutes of the contest. Paolo was in attack mode in Orlando's win! 30 PTS 9 REB 7 AST 3-straight 30+ PT games for @Pp_doesit. DeMar DeRozan drops a game-high 33 points on 12-for-24 shooting with 6 rebounds, 11 assists and zero turnovers in 38 minutes. Daeqwon Plowden chips in 23 points and 6 made 3s in 35 minutes off the Kingsâ bench. Banchero talks about the importance of locking in and getting back in the win column. The Magic superstar tallies his third straight game of 30-plus points. MARCH 26, 2026 // 9:37 ET Hornets win 5th straight Big time performances from Kon Knueppel (26 pts, 11 reb, 8 ast), LaMelo Ball (22 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast) and Brandon Miller (21 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast) power the Hornets to their fifth consecutive victory by defeating New York 114-103. The loss also snaps a seven-game win streak for the Knicks. Charlotte, who ranks first in the NBA in made 3-pointers (16.2 3PM), connects on 16 of their 41 attempts (39%) from long distance. Miles Bridges (17 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) corrects one of his misses with an angry slam to close the door on the Knicks for good. Jalen Brunson finishes with a team-high 26 points (10-23 FG, 0-6 3PM, 6-6 FT) and 13 assists to lead five Knicks starters in double figures scoring. Josh Hart adds 16 points, 7 boards, 4 dimes and 5 steals in 39 minutes.
Hornets Extend Win Streak to 5; Knueppel Makes History in Thursday's Action
