The Charlotte Hornets they defeated 97-87 the New York Knicks NBA Monday afternoon on the day of the celebration of Martin Luther King, with a spectacular demonstration of Miles Bridges, who was uncovered with 38 points, the highest number of his career.
The fourth-year forward came out fired up and determined to score on every possession he received the ball, finishing the first quarter with 22 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the field and 4 rebounds.
In addition to scoring 38 points, the 23-year-old Bridges added 12 rebounds, 5 assists, a steal and a block, shooting 14-of-20 from the field, 5-of-9 from 3-point range and 5-of-5 from free throws.
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Terry Rozier added 22 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for the Hornets, who have won 7 of the last 10 games and sit seventh in the Eastern Conference, in play-in position.
they cut their streak
The New York team saw their 3-game winning streak come to an end, after previously defeating San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks, with which they remain in the eleventh position in the East, out of play in, and therefore out of the playoffs at the moment.
RJ Barrett He did what he could to try to guide the Knicks to a fourth straight win, with 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals for the cause of the New Yorkers, who fought until the end, without success.
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Julius Randle added 18 points 10 rebounds and 3 assists for the Knicks.
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