Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Recap, Highlights, Final Score, More

The New York Knicks picked up an impressive come from behind victory over the Charlotte Hornets Friday night.

The New York Knicks have had plenty of struggles at the end of the games this season. Friday night they were able to overcome their struggles for a come from behind victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

It was a back-and-forth game all night. The Hornets held a five-point lead going into the fourth quarter that the Knicks were able to overcome. They were able to get the lead and victory on the back of an impressive defensive performance.

The Knicks held the Hornets scoreless for 6:11 in the fourth quarter when they mounted their comeback. It helped them get back into the game and eventually take the lead for good.

The Knicks got excellent production tonight from their bench, which has been a sore spot at times this season. It is a welcome sight, as Joakim Noah only played 12 minutes and Derrick Rose injured his ankle in the third quarter.

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The slack was picked up by Kyle O’Quinn, Billy Hernangomez, and Brandon Jennings. Justin Holiday and Mindaugas Kuzminskas also chipped in, helping to cover for an off shooting night from Carmelo Anthony.

It was a total team effort tonight from the Knicks, who had six players score in double-figures. The Hornets had five players of their own score in double-figures as the Knicks struggled to contain a couple of players. They received solid contributions from role players Marvin Williams and Marco Belinelli, who combined to score 32 points and hit seven three-pointers.

The Knicks got solid contributions as well and were able to overcome the solid play of the Hornets. With the victory, the Knicks have won the season series against the Hornets 2-1, picking up victories in both games at Madison Square Garden.

Three Stars

SG Courtney Lee, Knicks — Lee came up huge in the fourth quarter against his old team. Lee went on a personal 9-0 run in the fourth quarter to get the lead for New York. He finished the game 7-of-12 from the field, 2-of-5 from deep, to finish with 16 points. He added three rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block.

C Kyle O’Quinn, Knicks — O’Quinn didn’t play a minute in the first quarter but was called upon in the second half and responded. In 16 minutes, O’Quinn scored 10 points, going 4-of-7 from the field and making his only three-pointer and free throw attempt. He also added seven rebounds, two assists, and three blocks as his per-minute production remains outstanding.

SG Nicolas Batum, Hornets — The do-it-all forward was a thorn in the side for the Knicks tonight. Batum plays both ends of the court well and stuffed the stat sheet tonight. He fell just short of a triple-double, scoring 15 points with 11 rebounds and nine assists. He added one steal in the game and continues to be a difference maker on both ends of the court.

Highlights

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Next Game

The Knicks will be back at it Sunday afternoon when they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks. The Hornets will be back at it tomorrow night in Charlotte against the Sacramento Kings.