- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcasting: NBA TV
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This Thursday, the New York Knicks (47-25) will head to Spectrum Center to challenge the Charlotte Hornets (37-34).
In their previous matchup, the Knicks faced off against the Wizards, securing a decisive win with a score of 145-113. The Knicks displayed impressive shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 58.5% (55 of 94) and landing 17 of 32 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they shot an impressive 94.7%, converting 18 out of 19 attempts. On the boards, they gathered 43 rebounds, 14 of which were offensive. Additionally, New York facilitated 24 assists while forcing the Wizards into 20 turnovers and recording 12 steals. Defensively, the Knicks limited Washington to a 48.3% shooting percentage (43 of 89). The Wizards recorded 28 assists and 9 steals while grabbing 30 rebounds (7 offensive, 23 defensive) and blocking 6 shots, finishing with a free throw percentage of 69.2% (9 of 13) and hitting 18 of 47 attempts from three-point range. The Knicks committed a total of 20 personal fouls, while the Wizards committed 18.
Karl-Anthony Towns was a standout performer in that game, shooting 69.2% from the field and registering 3 assists in 26 minutes on the court, along with 16 rebounds and 26 points on 9 of 13 shooting.
The Knicks are entering this game with a season record of 47-25. They average 117.2 points per game (10th in the league), shooting at a 47.5% clip from the field. From beyond the arc, the Knicks have a 3-point shooting percentage of 37.4% (1,044 of 2,792) and are converting 78.9% from the free-throw line. As a squad, New York secures 46.3 rebounds each game and has recorded 1,981 assists this season, ranking 9th in the NBA for assists. They average 13.8 turnovers per game and commit approximately 20.1 fouls each contest.
Defensively, the Knicks force an average of 14.4 turnovers per game and average 19.5 personal fouls. They rank 8th in allowing assists, with 1,785 given up so far this season. Opponents are shooting 45.7% from the field against them (2,835 of 6,201) and they allow an average of 40.9 rebounds per game. The Knicks also limit their opponents to a 35.8% success rate from three-point range, while they rank 5th in the league in points allowed per game at 110.4.
In their last outing, the Hornets bested the Grizzlies, winning 124-101. On the rebounding front, Charlotte gave up 40 rebounds (10 offensive) to Memphis. They shot 34.8% from beyond the arc with 16 successful three-pointers out of 46 attempts, while finishing the game 15 of 19 from the free-throw line, translating to a 78.9% free-throw success rate. The Grizzlies managed 35 of 86 attempts from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 40.7%. Meanwhile, the Hornets shot 52.9% overall, making 45 of 85 field goal attempts and 18 of 43 from three-point range for a 41.9% conversion rate. The Hornets capitalized on 24 free throw attempts after the Grizzlies committed 19 fouls. Charlotte turned the ball over 14 times while recording 6 steals, securing a total of 55 rebounds (41 defensive, 14 offensive).
LaMelo Ball shone in this matchup, scoring 29 points in 29 minutes, alongside 4 assists and 3 rebounds, converting 9 of 19 shots for a field goal rate of 47.4%.
The Hornets stand at 37-34 for the season. Offensively, Charlotte is shooting 46.0% from the field, ranking 24th overall. They have tallied 8,245 points this season (116.1 per game), securing 46.1 rebounds each game. Their assist average is 26.5 per game (14th in the league), while committing 15.7 turnovers per matchup. The Hornets also average 19.2 personal fouls per game and enjoy an 81.8% success rate from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Hornets allow 35.8% shooting from three-point territory (910 of 2,542) and their opponents convert 80.6% of their free-throw attempts. They allow an average of 26.3 assists and 39.5 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 2nd in the league respectively. The Hornets are 8th in points allowed at 112.1 per game. They force 12.7 turnovers per game and restrict opposing teams to a shooting percentage of 46.7% from the field (11th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back New York
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