By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
The 5-4 New York Knicks hosted the 5-5 Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference showdown.
The Hornets were in control for most of the game with their largest lead being fifteen points.
The Knicks fought back in the fourth and Kristaps Porzingis’ clutch shots ultimately made the difference in the game.
With the game tied at 111 and 1:49 remaining “The Unicorn” hit a three pointer that gave his team the lead.
Porzingis' greatness!
KP secures the @nyknicks victory with a HUGE 3 late in Q4!#Knicks take the W at The Garden over #BuzzCity 118-113. pic.twitter.com/bzJgBwsk9B
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2017
Then, with 11 ticks to go in the game and New York up by one, KP drove to the basket to give his team the win.
Porzingis ended the game with 28 points, 5 boards, 1 assists and three blocks. Kanter had 14 points and 6 rebounds while Frank Ntilinka had 3 points, 3 boards and 8 assists in 26 minutes.