Knicks takeaways from Sunday's 119-107 loss to Hornets

Knicks lose fourth straight game

12/10/2018, 2:53 AM
New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Rodions Kurucs during the first half at Madison Square Garden. / Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports
New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Rodions Kurucs during the first half at Madison Square Garden. / Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports

The Knicks dropped their fourth straight game with a 119-107 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. >> Box score

Things to know about Sunday's game

1. Rookie Kevin Knox recorded a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Frank Ntilikina came off the bench and scored all of his career-high 18 points in the second half.

2. The Knicks have lost four games in a row and six of their last seven. Each time, they have allowed at least 110 points.

3. Ntilikina fouled out, as the Knicks committed 25 fouls to Charlotte's 17. The Hornets made 23 of 27 free throws, while New York made 6 of 7.

4. Kemba Walker led the Hornets with 25 points on 8-of-20 shooting and added six rebounds and six assists. Charlotte led 61-47 at halftime and 99-78 at the end of the third.



What's next:

The Knicks face the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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