Knicks Dominate Hornets Behind Balanced Offense and Third-Quarter Surge

New York secures a 125-101 victory as Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby lead the way, extending their win streak to four games.

Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 27 points and 16 rebounds, marking his 12th consecutive double-double, in the Knicks' commanding victory over the Hornets.
OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points in the third quarter, where his scoring and defensive efforts, including two blocked three-point attempts, helped break the game open.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks early with 19 first-quarter points but left the game in the third quarter with a back issue; he was available to return but was not needed as the game was already out of reach.
The Knicks outscored the Hornets 38-16 in the third quarter, fueled by a 28-6 run that turned a narrow lead into a 23-point advantage.
The Hornets, playing without several key contributors including LaMelo Ball, suffered their seventh consecutive loss despite a 26-point effort from Brandon Miller.