Charlotte Hornets (23-20, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (22-21, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Monday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Charlotte trying to continue its five-game home winning streak.
The Knicks are 14-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York has a 2-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Hornets have gone 15-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte ranks third in the league in 3-point percentage, shooting 37.3% as a team from downtown this season. Cody Martin paces them shooting 47.6% from 3-point range.