The New York Knicks turned up the defensive intensity in the second half, and RJ Barrett went God mode in the third quarter, as the boys in orange and blue stretched their winning streak to seven games. They are now five games over .500. THE KNICKS!
New York played one of their worst defensive halves of the season in the first, allowing 66 points and 13 three-pointers to the Charlotte Hornets. Their stars were misfiring, particularly Barrett, who shot a wretched 1-8 in the first two quarters. The team was saved by rookie Immanuel Quickley, who scored 17 in the first half.