New York Knicks 119, Charlotte Hornets 104 — KAT Drops 35 & 18 in Monster Performance 🔵🟠🔥 | Full Game Recap

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Dec 3, 2025

🏀 Game Recap: Knicks 119, Hornets 104

Karl-Anthony Towns dominated with 35 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists as the Knicks controlled Charlotte wire-to-wire.
For beginners: New York dominated inside.
For die-hard fans: KAT punished single coverage, and New York’s interior spacing + high-low actions destroyed Charlotte’s small-ball rotations.

🔥 First Quarter — Knicks Start Strong

• KAT sets the tone in the post.
• Brunson works pick-and-roll efficiently.
• Knicks lead comfortably early.

🔥 Second Quarter — Hornets Fight Back

• Charlotte hits timely threes.
• Knicks counter with physicality.
• NY holds the lead at half.

🔥 Third Quarter — KAT Erupts

• KAT scores from everywhere — paint, perimeter, midrange.
• Hornets can’t guard him 1-on-1.
• Knicks stretch the lead into double digits.

🔥 Fourth Quarter — New York Closes

• Knicks slow the pace and dominate the glass.
• Hornets fade under the physical mismatch.
• NY finishes with authority.

⭐ Player of the Game

Karl-Anthony Towns — 35/18/5, unstoppable dominance.

📌 Final Takeaways

• Knicks’ size overwhelmed Charlotte.
• KAT looks like an All-NBA center again.
• Hornets lack interior presence.
• New York continues trending upward.