The Hornets’ main issue was a problem against the Knicks. Why does it keep happening?

Alex Slitz/alslitz@charlotteobserver.comSlumped over and frustrated, an annoyed Terry Rozier knew the Charlotte Hornets had been sabotaged again by their nemesis.

The invisible enemy has given them fits all season and it happened once more Wednesday night, bringing Rozier’s emotions to a slow simmer. That’s what surrendering 40 points in the opening quarter to a team realistically out the playoff hunt will do to you.

“Yeah, it’s that first quarter,” Rozier said. “It’s kind of been a story for a while now. We dig ourselves a huge hole, and we’re playing against professionals. No matter the scouting report they’ve got ... we’re playing against professionals who know how to hoop. So, we dig…