There was hardly any suspense Monday night in Charlotte for the Knicks reception. Gordon Hayward and his unrolled and it’s 4/4 for the Hornets, winners 109-88. The former Celtic signs 34 points (28 points at 8/12 and 10/10 on throws in the 1st half) at 11/17, 3 rebounds and 3 assists and now runs at 29.2 points at 55% over his last 4 disputed matches.
Devonte’ Graham adds 19 points and 7 assists, P.J. Washington 13 points. LaMelo Ball was awkward with 8 points at 3/13 but 14 rebounds and 7 assists for the Hornets, leading 57-60 at halftime then dominant 52-38 in the second period. Kevin Knox finished New York’s top scorer with 19 points, Mitchell Robinson compiled 12 points and 11 rebounds.
For the first time this season, Charlotte, who scored 24 points thanks to the 17 lost balls of her opponents (39.1% on shots), is above 50% of wins (6-5).
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