Hornets Fans Drown Out Knicks Supporters in Crucial Victory

Rookie Kon Knueppel leads Charlotte to 11-point win over New York

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:20pm

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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks 111-100 in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup, with rookie Kon Knueppel leading the way with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Hornets star Brandon Miller praised the home crowd for drowning out the usually vocal Knicks fans, saying he's "never heard a New York game like this where Charlotte fans are cheering louder than New York fans."

Why it matters

The win keeps the Hornets in contention for a top-8 seed in the East, as they are currently tied with the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat for the 8th spot. With less than 10 games remaining, this victory over the 3rd-place Knicks could prove pivotal in Charlotte's playoff push.

The details

The Hornets led for 97% of the game, at one point building a 21-point advantage. In addition to Knueppel's big night, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller each hit 4 three-pointers and scored 22 and 21 points respectively. The Hornets' strong home-court advantage, with the crowd drowning out the typically vocal Knicks fans, was a key factor in the win.

  • The Hornets hosted the Knicks on March 27, 2026.

The players

Kon Knueppel

A rookie for the Charlotte Hornets who finished the game with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists, including 6 made three-pointers.

LaMelo Ball

A star player for the Charlotte Hornets who scored 22 points and hit 4 three-pointers in the win.

Brandon Miller

A key player for the Charlotte Hornets who scored 21 points and hit 4 three-pointers, while also praising the home crowd for their support.

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What they’re saying

“I've got to give a shout out to the home crowd. I've never heard a New York game like this where Charlotte fans are cheering louder than New York fans.”

— Brandon Miller

What’s next

The Hornets will host the Philadelphia 76ers on March 30, 2026 in another crucial Eastern Conference matchup as they continue their push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

The Hornets' ability to energize their home crowd and drown out the typically vocal Knicks fans shows the team's growing fanbase and home-court advantage, which could be a key factor in their playoff push down the stretch.