Bridges, Ball Lead Hornets Past Walker, Knicks 104–96

Bridges, Ball Lead Hornets Past Walker, Knicks 104–96
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives to the basket against the New York Knicks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 12, 2021. Jacob Kupferman/AP Photo
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CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Miles Bridges scored 24 points on some high-flying dunks and athletic spin moves, point guard LaMelo Ball had a career-high 17 rebounds to go with 12 points, nine assists, and five steals, and the Charlotte Hornets erased an early 16-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 104–96 on Friday night.

Gordon Hayward added 22 points and seven assists, and Terry Rozier chipped in with 18 points as the Hornets outscored the Knicks 34–21 in the third quarter for just their second win in the last seven games.