The Knicks defeat the Hornets, 111-109. Miles McBride led the Knicks with 22 points, four 3PM, and three assists, with Landry Shamet adding 16 points and four rebounds in the victory. Karl-Anthony Towns (10 points, four rebounds) and Mikal Bridges (four points) combined for 14 points in their Knicks debut. LaMelo Ball tallied 18 points, seven assists, and four rebounds for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Knicks improve to 1-0 in the preseason, while the Hornets fall to 0-1.
