Eastern Conference Recaps, March 7: The Charlotte Hornets Snap The New York Knicks Nine-Game Winning Streak

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks 112-105, snapping their nine-game winning streak. The Knicks were the only undefeated team after the All-Star break.

The Hornets were down by 16 points at halftime but rallied back to end a three-game losing streak.

“I think at this point in time in the season everyone is tired,” said Gordon Hayward, who finished with 23 points. “You’re going through it and games are every other night and they obviously had some emotional wins, too. That’s another part of fatigue, not just the physical but the mental and the emotional. So for us to win tonight was big for our team.”

Kelly Oubre led the way with 27 points and Terry Rozier had 25. R.J. Barrett scored 27 points for the Knicks and Julius Randle had 16.

NEXT HORNETS GAME AGAINST THE HEAT: Mar. 22 at Miami

OTHER NOTES:

-Daniel Gafford’s tip in on Bradley Beal’s miss at the buzzer gave the Washington Wizards a 119-117 victory against the Detroit Pistons. Beal finished with 32 points and Kristaps Porzingis had 24.

Rookie Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 26 points and 12 assists.

NEXT WIZARDS GAME AGAINST THE HEAT: Apr. 7 in Washington

NEXT PISTONS GAME AGAINST THE HEAT: Mar. 19 in Detroit

-With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with an illness and Jrue Holiday sidelined with a neck injury, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 134-123, their ninth straight road win.

Brook Lopez led them with 26 points and Khris Middleton had 24 points and a season-high 11 assists. It was the most assists he had since Jan. 10, 2022.

Cole Anthony led the Magic with 23 points off the bench.

NEXT MAGIC GAME AGAINST THE HEAT: Mar. 11 in Orlando

-While James Harden was sidelined with a left foot soreness, Joel Embiid scored 39 points to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 117-94 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tyrese Maxey had 27 points and De’Anthony Melton had 11.

Anthony Edwards scored 32 points for the Timberwolves and Taurean Prince had 13 off the bench.

NEXT 76ERS GAME AGAINST THE HEAT: Apr. 6 in Philadelphia

-Mikal Bridges’ 30 points led the Brooklyn Nets to a 118-96 victory against the Houston Rockets. He has scored 30 or more points in three straight times and five overall since being traded from the Phoenix Suns.

Jalen Green had 25 points for the Rockets and Alperen Sengun had 16 points and 12 rebounds.

NEXT NETS GAME AGAINST THE HEAT: Mar. 25 at Miami

Cory Nelson is a contributor to Inside The Heat. He attended Northern Virginia Community College. He can be reached at corymckenzienelson@hotmail.com or follow him on Twitter @CKenzyNelson. You can also check out his personal blog HERE.