New York Knicks 103, Charlotte Hornets 114
NBA · 2026-03-26 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated New York Knicks 114–103 on 2026-03-26 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 2:27 swung win probability 61% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 36 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 103 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 38 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 114 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 2:27 swung win probability 61% → 88%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q2 19-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 2:27 (win probability 61% → 88% for the home side).
- Outscored 16-8 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q1 2:15 | 86% → 61% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q2 2:27 | 61% → 88% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q3 10:15 | 76% → 96% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q4 2:20 | 100% → 100% |