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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Charlotte Hornets?

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) brings the ball down court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) brings the ball down court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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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?

Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) brings the ball down court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) brings the ball down court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

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?

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