Hornets sting Knicks to maintain playoff push

Charlotte forward Knueppel rattled in six three-pointers as part of an impressive all-round team shooting display to help the Hornets extend their winning streak to five games as they chase a postseason ticket. LaMelo Ball finished with 22 points, six assists and five rebounds, one of five Charlotte players to finish in double digits. The Hornets have now won 23 of their last 29 games since late January, and are firmly in the thick of the Eastern Conference race for the playoffs. With sixth-placed...