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Knicks' Seven-Game Winning Streak Snapped by Hornets

3/27/2026

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Summary

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On March 26, 2026, the New York Knicks lost 114-103 to the Charlotte Hornets, ending their seven-game winning streak.
Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 25 points, while Jalen Brunson tallied 26 points and 13 assists for the Knicks.
The loss leaves the Knicks at 48-26 in third place in the Eastern Conference, while Charlotte sits at 39-34 and tied for eighth.

History

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The 1998 NBA Finals concluded the Chicago Bulls' dynasty, as they secured their sixth championship by defeating the Utah Jazz 4-2. Michael Jordan's iconic game-winning shot in Game 6 on June 14, 1998, capped off his career with the Bulls, marking the end of an era that included six titles in eight seasons. The Bulls' subsequent decline highlighted the shifting dynamics in the NBA.

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On March 26, 2026, the New York Knicks lost 114-103 to the Charlotte Hornets, ending their seven-game winning streak.
Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 25 points, while Jalen Brunson tallied 26 points and 13 assists for the Knicks.
The loss leaves the Knicks at 48-26 in third place in the Eastern Conference, while Charlotte sits at 39-34 and tied for eighth.

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