New York has struggled on defense all season, but that was the key in their win. In fact, they recorded eight steals and 10 blocks, while the Hornets could only muster up five steals and four blocks. The Knicks really turned it on in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Hornets, 28 - 20. Kemba Walker did all he could for Charlotte, as he dropped a game - high 31 points to go along with 10 rebounds and five assists. Nicolas Batum flirted with a triple - double, accumulating 15 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Marvin Williams scored 17 points, while Marco Belinelli dropped 15 points off the bench. Carmelo Anthony tied the team - lead for New York, totaling 18 points and 11 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis also scored 18 points, adding four rebounds and three blocks before fouling out. Brandon Jennings was huge off the bench, tallying 15 points, three rebounds and three assists.
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 "TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 20 Points in 4th quarter ."]