New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) rebounds against Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 31 points and made two clutch free throws with 8.6 seconds left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets 99-98 to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who entered the game 23 points behind the Orlando Magic in point differential in Group A and in need of a blowout win.