Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Broadcast: MSG Network
The Charlotte Hornets (6-15) will visit Madison Square Garden on Thursday for a showdown with the New York Knicks (13-8).
In their latest outing, the Hornets faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers, suffering a setback with a final score of 110-104. Charlotte managed a field goal percentage of 44.2%, making 34 of 77 attempts and sinking 13 of 34 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Hornets excelled, hitting 23 out of 28 for 82.1%. They collected a total of 47 rebounds, with 15 on the offensive end, and recorded 22 assists while committing 12 turnovers and grabbing 5 steals on defense. On the flip side, Charlotte allowed Philadelphia to shoot 46.3% from the field (38 of 82). The 76ers dished out 26 assists and nabbed 9 steals, while securing 31 rebounds (8 offensive, 23 defensive) and blocking 3 shots. Philadelphia was effective from the foul line, converting 90% of their 20 attempts and hitting 16 of 40 from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Hornets committed 17 while the 76ers had 22.
Brandon Miller played a crucial role for the Hornets, shooting 48.0% from the field and contributing 1 assist in 37 minutes, amassing 34 points on 12 of 25 shooting.
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Entering this game, the Hornets hold a record of 6-15. They average 16.3 turnovers per game and commit 21.0 personal fouls. As a collective unit, they secure 45.8 rebounds and have delivered 480 assists this season, positioning them 28th in the league for assists. They connect on 36.3% of their three-point attempts (337 of 928) and 78.6% from the free-throw line, accumulating an average of 107.3 points per game (26th in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 42.5%.
Defensively, the Hornets force 14.5 turnovers per game and commit an average of 19.1 personal fouls. They rank 14th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 541 assists this season. Charlotte’s defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 46.7% (846 of 1,812) and averages 42.9 rebounds allowed per game, alongside giving up 35.7% from three-point range. They are 14th in the league for points allowed, conceding 112.0 per contest.
The Knicks, in their last game, achieved a victory over the Orlando Magic, finishing with a score of 121-106. New York secured 34 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards, totaling 39 rebounds for the game. They turned the ball over 19 times but also recorded 6 steals. The Magic committed 19 fouls, allowing the Knicks to take 20 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 20, resulting in a perfect 100% from the charity stripe. From beyond the arc, the Knicks connected on 15 of 35 attempts (42.9%), and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 50.6% by making 43 out of 85 shots. Defensively, they allowed the Magic to shoot 43.7% from the field, permitting 38 of 87 attempts and 23.1% from three-point range (9 out of 39). New York also had strong free-throw performance, converting 21 of 25 attempts (84.0%), while allowing Orlando 38 rebounds in total (9 offensive).
Karl-Anthony Towns made a significant contribution for the Knicks, shooting 8 of 18 (44.4%) and adding 15 rebounds along with 23 points in 36 minutes of play, but did not record any assists.
The Knicks currently boast a win-loss record of 13-8 on the season. They average 18.0 personal fouls per game and hit 84.1% from the free-throw line. Their assisting rate stands at 27.9 assists per game (ranking 9th in the NBA) and they average 13.0 turnovers per game. New York has accumulated 2,477 points this season (averaging 118.0 points per game) and pulls down 42.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting an impressive 49.7% from the field, placing them 2nd in the league.
On the defensive end, New York allows opponents to shoot 36.1% from three-point range (292 of 809), while teams convert 78.0% of free-throw attempts against them. They give up an average of 25.6 assists and 39.8 total rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 1st in the league respectively. The Knicks are also currently ranked 10th in points allowed, averaging 111.2 points per game. They force 12.8 turnovers per game and allow opposing teams a field goal percentage of 46.6% (18th in the NBA).
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