The New York Knicks completed the second leg of a home-and-home against the New York Knicks on Saturday, November 26. Who stepped up on the road?
The New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets have become unofficial rivals over the past two seasons. New York lost to Charlotte on a game-winner in 2015-16, won on a game-winner in 2016-17, and have played physical and close games in most other clashes.
On Saturday, November 26, New York and Charlotte completed the back end of a home-and-home with another close game.
The Hornets pulled even with the Knicks in the season series with a 107-102 home win. The result wasn’t ideal for New York, which fell to 8-8 overall and 1-6 away from Madison Square Garden in 2016-17.
Behind 28 points from Kemba Walker and 18 points and 17 rebounds from Jeremy Lamb, Charlotte was able to achieve a measure of vengeance.
It wasn’t the best performance by the Knicks, but it was a sign of improvement from Jeff Hornacek’s team. After allowing 38 points in the first quarter, New York held Charlotte to 69 points the rest of the way.
The question is: who stepped up for the Knicks in what was a solid performance with a disappointing result?