By the Associated Press
NEW YORK — Devonte’ Graham made his ninth 3-pointer of the game with 2.8 seconds remaining, finishing with 29 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 103-102 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night.
Charlotte Hornets’ Devonte’ Graham, left, and teammate Malik Monk celebrate after Graham made a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in New York. The Hornets won 103-102. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
P.J. Washington scored 19 points, Terry Rozier had 16 and Marvin Williams added 13 off the bench for the Hornets, who won on a late 3-pointer for the second straight night.
RJ Barrett scored 22 points and Mitchell Robinson had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks.
Charlotte was down by 15 in the third quarter before taking the lead to start the final period on Graham’s 3 for a 78-76 advantage. The Knicks recovered to take an 88-80 lead midway through the quarter before the Hornets charged back.
Julius Randle drove to the basket a missed a shot with the Knicks leading 102-100. As the Hornets advanced the ball down the court, coach James Borrego raced down to midcourt to call a timeout.
Washington found Graham near center court before he dashed to the left side of the arc and fired off a 28-foot attempt over New York’s Frank Ntilikina for the game-winner.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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