NBA TV: 3 Things to Watch in Knicks vs. Hornets
The New York Knicks and the Charlotte Hornets battle to extend their winning streaks tonight on NBA TV at 7 p.m. ET.
Joel Bartilotta, RotoWire.com
March 26, 2026, 8:33 PM
The Charlotte Hornets (38-34) host the New York Knicks (48-25) at Spectrum Center on Thursday. New York has won both meetings this season and eight of the last 10 matchups, including a 119-104 victory on Dec. 3 where Karl-Anthony Towns dominated with 35 points and 18 rebounds.
Here are three key storylines for tonight's contest:
1. Hornets Are Still Buzzing
Charlotte's two-month surge has been remarkable. A 16-28 start has been erased by 22 wins in their last 28 games. They rank Top 3 in both offensive and defensive efficiency over the last month. The starting unit's depth is unparalleled, with Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller all averaging 17+ points per gameâa league-unique quartet. Ball, the engine, just earned his first career Eastern Conference Player of the Week honor (26.3 PPG, 7.3 APG, 2.3 SPG). The hot streak has Charlotte tied for 8th in the East, just 2.5 games out of 5th.
2. Knicks Aim to Extend Winning Streak
New York enters on a seven-game win streak, also ranking Top 5 in net rating over their last 15. Third in the East (just 0.5 games behind Boston), securing home-court advantage is crucialâthey are 27-9 at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns' resurgence is key (double-doubles in 12 of last 13 games), while Jalen Brunson has scored 23+ in seven of his last eight. Alongside Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and OG Anunoby, they form one of the league's best starting fives.
3. A Potential 3-Point Barrage
Both teams are offensive powerhouses fueled by the three-ball. Charlotte leads the NBA in makes (16.3 per game) and is 3rd in percentage (38.2%). New York isn't far behind, ranking 8th in makes (14.5) and 4th in percentage (37.4%). Knueppel leads the league with 247 threes, while Ball ranks third with 226. This matchup could turn into a long-range shootout.
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Top 3 Highlights to Catch in Knicks vs. Hornets on NBA TV
