Knicks takeaways from Monday's 101-92 loss to the Hornets

Knicks' losing streak reaches 10 games

1/29/2019, 2:22 AM
New York Knicks guard forward Tim Hardaway Jr. drives against Charlotte Hornets guard forward Jeremy Lamb during the first half at the Spectrum Center. / Sam Sharpe/USA TODAY Sports
New York Knicks guard forward Tim Hardaway Jr. drives against Charlotte Hornets guard forward Jeremy Lamb during the first half at the Spectrum Center. / Sam Sharpe/USA TODAY Sports

The Knicks' losing streak reached 10 games after they fell apart in the fourth quarter in a 101-92 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday at Spectrum Center. >> Box score

Things to know about Monday's game

1. The Knicks led by as many as eight points midway through the third quarter and were up 75-73 early in the fourth, but the Hornets used a 17-1 run, capped by a Malik Monk 3-pointer, to take a 90-76 lead with 6:15 remaining.

2. With Emmanuel Mudiay and Frank Ntilikina both sidelined due to injuries, Trey Burke started at point guard and scored nine points on 4-of-11 shooting.

3. Since starting the season 8-16, the Knicks have lost 23 of their last 25 games and their last 10 straight. They haven't won since a 119-112 victory over the LeBron James-less Lakers on Jan. 4.

4. Kevin Knox scored 19 points while Tim Hardaway Jr. recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds. New York was outrebounded 53-45 and made 17 of 26 free throws.

5. Kemba Walker scored 14 points for the Hornets, who are 5-2 in their last seven games, while Tony Parker scored 15. Former Knicks center Willy Hernangomez had 11 points and 11 rebounds against his former team.


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What's next

The Knicks host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m.

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