Hornets' Knueppel Shines in Knicks Win

0:00It's March 27th. This is Charlotte Hornets News today, powered by AI everything happening with your team. I'm Corey with the story. The Charlotte Hornets kept their playoff hopes alive, with a strong win over the third-seeded New York Knicks on Thursday night. With fewer than 10 games left in the regular season, they dominated the matchup at home, leading for nearly the entire game and pulling out in 11-point victory. Rookie sensation Condoepo led the charge, dropping 26 points along with 11 rebounds and 8 assists. He drained 6-3 pointers and became the youngest player ever to reach 250 made 3s in an NBA season. Lamello Ball and Brandon Miller chipped in with 22-21 points each, including 4-3s apiece. The home crowd brought incredible energy, cheering louder than the Knicks fans in what felt like a true takeover at the arena. That noise helped fuel Charlotte's biggest lead of 21 points. This victory improved the Hornets to 39 wins and 34 losses, putting them in a three-way

1:02tie for the 8th seed in the east with a Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. The Philadelphia 76ers sit just one game ahead in 7th place. Looking ahead, Charlotte hosts Philadelphia on Saturday, a key chance to climb even higher in the standings as the postseason race tightens up.