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New York Defeats Charlotte 115-91 - Recap
The battle between the Knicks and Hornets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Charlotte was handed a 115-91 defeat on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Knicks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -11.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 221.0.
Julius Randle had 25 points for New York and Immanuel Quickley chipped in with 23 points. Jalen Brunson had 7 assists for the Knicks, while Julius Randle was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 20 boards.
Charlotte got 18 points from Brandon Miller in a losing cause and another 13 points from Miles Bridges. Gordon Hayward contributed 6 assists for the Hornets, while Mark Williams had 12 rebounds.
The Knicks hit the break winning 53-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored New York as they grabbed 54 boards, while Charlotte only had 41
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pistons. The Hornets will aim to get back on the winning track at Brooklyn.