New York Knicks @ Charlotte Hornets
Kaminsky leads Charlotte Hornets past New York Knicks, 97-93
CHARLOTTE, N.C -- Frank Kaminsky had 11 points and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets remained perfect in NBA preseason play after beating the previously-unbeaten New York Knicks 97-93 on Saturday night.
KNICKS: Cleanthony Early had 17 points on 7 of 12 shooting. ... Langston Galloway finished with 15 points, all in the first half. ... Derrick Williams added 14 points and Lou Amundson 12.
HORNETS: Playing just the first half, Al Jefferson and Kemba Walker finished with 12 and 10 points, respectively. ... Jeremy Lamb added 10 points and seven rebounds.
STAT SHEET: Charlotte had 15 assists after averaging 22.5 per game in its first four preseason games. Meanwhile, New York finished with 24 assists, just over its season average (23.0).
STAR WATCH: The Knicks sat three of their projected starters -- F Carmelo Anthony, G Jose Calderon and C Robin Lopez. ... Hornets G Jeremy Lin was sidelined with an undisclosed illness.
UP NEXT: New York visits Boston on Thursday. Charlotte hosts Chicago on Monday.
Matchups
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Eric Lewis
Referee:Jason Goldenberg
Referee:Monty McCutchen
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 56 | 26 | .683 | - | W2 |
| New York | 53 | 29 | .646 | 3 | L1 |
| Toronto | 46 | 36 | .561 | 10 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 45 | 37 | .549 | 11 | W2 |
| Brooklyn | 20 | 62 | .244 | 36 | L3 |
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
| Washington | 17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
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