Hornets 134-90 Kings (25 Mar, 2026) Game Recap
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — — Coby White made six of Charlotte’s franchise-tying 26 3-pointers and completed with 27 factors because the Hornets routed the Sacramento Kings 134-90 on Tuesday night time for his or her fourth straight win.
LaMelo Ball had 20 factors on six 3s and Moussa Diabate added 17 factors and 11 rebounds for the Hornets (38-34), who pulled inside two video games of the Atlanta Hawks for sixth place within the Eastern Conference.
Daeqwon Plowden had 22 factors and ex-Hornet Malik Monk had a career-high 14 assists for the Kings (19-54).
Kon Knueppel added 4 3s for the Hornets because the rookie from Duke moved into second place in franchise historical past for 3s made in a season with 247. He wants 14 to cross Kemba Walker, now a participant enhancement coach with the Hornets.
The 26 3-pointers matched the franchise report set on March 14, 2025, at San Antonio.
Charlotte raced to a 72-47 lead at halftime, taking pictures 13 of 29 from past the arc with Ball and White main the best way with 4 every on the halfway level.
Charlotte pushed its result in 46 early within the fourth quarter.
Ball, who has been on a heater of late, set the tone early by displaying off his full bag of tips — taking pictures 3s off one foot, throwing no-look dimes and outleaping opponents for rebounds, seemingly toying with the Kings at instances.
The Hornets had an opportunity to interrupt the franchise report for 3s in a recreation within the remaining 3 however rookie middle Ryan Kalbrenner — who hardly ever shoots from deep — badly missed from the nook.
The Kings supplied little in the best way of defensive resistance because the Hornets shot 51% and held a 57-35 edge on the glass.
Kings: At Orlando on Thursday night time.
Hornets: Host New York Knicks on Thursday night time.
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