nba Game Recap
Hornets Fall 129-107 Against New York - Game Recap
The Knicks blew out Charlotte on Sunday, running up the score in a 129-107 win at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Knicks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 224.5.
New York got 24 points from RJ Barrett and another 23 points from Julius Randle. Immanuel Quickley contributed 9 assists, while Mitchell Robinson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Charlotte got 32 points from LaMelo Ball in a losing cause and another 16 points from Nick Richards. LaMelo Ball contributed 6 assists for the Hornets, while LaMelo Ball had 7 rebounds.
The Knicks hit the break winning 64-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored New York as they grabbed 40 boards, while Charlotte only had 36
Next game, New York takes its act on the road to face Boston looking for another win. For Charlotte, they head home to face Miami.