Hornets' Rookie Kon Knueppel Sets 3-Point Record in Win Over Suns

Charlotte Hornets defeat Phoenix Suns 127-107 as Knueppel hits franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:46am

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An extreme close-up of Kon Knueppel's arms and hands as he releases a 3-point shot, with the basketball blurred in motion against a background of vibrant, expressive brushstrokes in neon colors conceptually representing the raw energy of his record-breaking performance.Kon Knueppel's record-setting 3-point shooting performance fuels the Hornets' dominant win over the Suns.Charlotte Today

Rookie Kon Knueppel set a Charlotte Hornets franchise record for 3-pointers in a season, finishing with 20 points in the team's 127-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Miles Bridges also scored 25 points for the Hornets in the win.

Why it matters

Knueppel's record-setting performance highlights the young talent on the Hornets roster and their promising future, as the team continues to build momentum in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Knueppel hit multiple 3-pointers to set the new Hornets franchise record for 3-pointers made in a single season. His 20-point outing was a key part of the Hornets' dominant win over the Suns, who have struggled on the road this season.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Kon Knueppel

A rookie player for the Charlotte Hornets who set a new franchise record for 3-pointers made in a season.

Miles Bridges

A key player for the Charlotte Hornets who scored 25 points in the win over the Suns.

Phoenix Suns

The opposing team that lost to the Hornets 127-107.

Charlotte Hornets

The home team that defeated the Suns, led by strong performances from Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges.

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The takeaway

Kon Knueppel's record-setting performance highlights the young talent on the Hornets roster and their promising future in the Eastern Conference, as the team continues to build momentum with a dominant win over the Suns.