The New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets clashed in their final preseason game of the year. LaMelo Ball sat the game out for Charlotte, but Jalen Brunson put on a show in front of his home crowd in Madison Square Garden. He and Jordan Clarkson, one of New York's many offseason acquisitions , went shot-for-shot with Miles Bridges and the Hornets on Friday night.

Brunson finished the first quarter with 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists. The guard made four three-pointers in the quarter, helping New York finish the period with a 30-29 lead. He and Clarkson continued their hot shooting, entering halftime with 20 and 12 points, respectively. On the other side of the matchup, Bridges led the way for the Hornets with 20 points.

Brunson and the Knicks fell just short of the NBA F

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