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Charlotte Hornets Narrowly Miss Victory Against New York Knicks in a Close Encounter

In a closely contested match at the Spectrum Center, the Charlotte Hornets fell just short against the New York Knicks with a final score of 98-99. This outcome leaves the Hornets with a 6-13 record for the season, while the Knicks improved to 11-8. Despite leading for a significant portion of the game, Charlotte couldn't secure their lead in the final moments.


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Key Highlights from The Game


The Hornets showcased their resilience and teamwork throughout the game, leading for 38:24 minutes compared to just 7:48 minutes by the Knicks. They also outperformed New York in several statistical categories, including assists (25 to 20) and steals (8 to 7), demonstrating their effective ball movement and defensive efforts.


Brandon Miller emerged as a standout player for Charlotte, scoring a team-high of 20 points along with six rebounds and three blocks. His performance was pivotal in keeping the game within reach until its final moments. Josh Green also made significant contributions with 15 points, three assists, and two steals, further highlighting his role as an essential player on both ends of the court.


Despite these individual performances and leading by as much as ten points during the game, turnovers proved costly for Charlotte. The team committed fifteen turnovers which translated into twenty-one points off turnovers for New York. This aspect was crucial in determining the outcome of such a tightly contested match.


Looking Ahead


The next challenge awaiting Charlotte will be against Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center on November 30th at 6:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on FDSSE TV network channels or attend in person to support their team at Spectrum Center located at 330 E. Trade Street, Charlotte NC.


As we look forward to seeing how they bounce back from this narrow defeat, sharing insights about this recent encounter could spark interesting discussions among fans eager to see their team's response in future games.

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