Hornets Secure 5th Straight Win, Hold Off Knicks

0:00On March 27, the Charlotte Hornets grabbed the solid win over the New York Knicks, beating them 114-103 at Spectrum. Center This marked their fifth straight victory, improving their record to 39 wins and 34 losses. They held on to ninth place in the Eastern Conference, staying close to the teams above them. Stand out rookie, Khan Newepple nearly nashed a triple double with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, including 6-3 pointers. The team showed strong defense, too, holding the Knicks in check after ranking among the leagues best lately. Their offense has led the NBA since mid-December. Hornets players and coaches praised the home crowd for cheering louder than the visiting Knicks fans, creating a real advantage despite the rowdy new. York support, it was a complete team effort, building on improvements from their earlier loss to the Knicks back in December. The Knicks coach tipped his hat to Charlotte's balance, speed, and free point shooting, noting their surge with young talent and key additions.

1:02The Hornets have gone 33-18 since that rough start to the season. With the Philadelphia 76ers visiting Saturday night, the Hornets faced another crucial matchup in their push for the playoffs.