Hornets Injury Update: Will LaMelo Ball Play Tonight? Can Ex-All Star Maintain His Hot Streak vs Knicks?

The New York Knicks will host the Charlotte Hornets this Sunday afternoon at the iconic Madison Square Garden. This will be their first meet up of the 2023-24 season. The Knicks will be coming into this match with the excellent record of two back-to-back wins. They hope to add one more on their last home game before Thanksgiving.

The Hornets also come with the high of a much-needed win from their previous game against Washington. From the eight games they have played this season, they have recorded just three wins. Hence, this game is crucial for them to continue the positive momentum. To do this, Charlotte needs a healthy roster, which they unfortunately do not have now.

Injuries give a setback to the Hornets

Per the official update, Gordon Hayward‘s participation is doubtful due to his right hamstring strain. And he is listed as probable for this game. Terry Rozier is out due to his left groin strain. Other players on the injured list include James Bouknight (left knee), Cody Martin (left knee), and Frank Ntilikina (left tibia).

With two of their top scorers out, the Hornets will be relying on LaMelo Ball to continue his great performance from the last three games. In specific, the one against Washington where he put up 34 points with four rebounds and seven assists. The point guard also put up 30 points with ten rebounds and 13 assists in last week’s match against the Dallas Mavericks. Although both these games ended in a loss, it is crucial that Ball gives his best, since the odds are not exactly in their favor.

Hornets vs Knicks: Who could win?

Out of the 121 regular season games between the two, New York leads with 64 wins against Charlotte’s 57. In their previous three match-ups last season, the Knicks lead 2-1. Additionally, the Knicks have a healthy roster that has been posting continuous wins. All of this points at the possibility of win for the home team.

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But, in the game of basketball, anything is possible. LaMelo, P J Washington and Mark Williams are the ones who the fans are eagerly looking forward to deliver. And it is possible that they could all be struck by the stroke of excellence and give the Hornets a win. Or history could repeat itself and the Knicks could take home another victory in the bag.

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Who do you think has the better chances of winning? Let us know in the comments.