The New York Knicks opened their preseason on October 5 with a 111-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets. New additions Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Landry Shamet debuted in orange and blue, while Deuce McBride led the team from the bench with 22 points. After a slow start, the Knicks’ second unit—including that dime dealer Tyler Kolek—mounted a comeback in the second half (with help from Duane Washington, Jr., bricking three freebies with 1 second on the clock).
Since then, both teams have won twice. The Knicks beat the Wizards and the Wolves, while the Hornets defeated the Heat and the Grizz.