Charlotte Hornets 110, New York Knicks 96
NBA · 2026-04-12 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated New York Knicks 110–96 on 2026-04-12 in NBA play, a 14-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 11:29 swung win probability 50% → 16%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 30 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 110 |
| New York Knicks | 20 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 11:29 swung win probability 50% → 16%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q1 20-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 11:29 (win probability 50% → 16% for the home side).
- Shot 50.6% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 13-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q2 11:29 | 50% → 16% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q4 4:27 | 0% → 0% |