The Charlotte Hornets saw rookie Tidjane Salaun post 14 points in the starting lineup to help keep the game close against the New York Knicks.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Josh Hart chipped in 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. But the Knicks got struggling offensive performances again from Mikal Bridges, who shot 3-for-10, and OG Anunoby, who went 3-for-11 for 8 points.

Finishing off a five-game road trip that featured wild highs and disappointing lows, the Knicks were able to come from behind and narrowly beat the Charlotte Hornets, 99-98, on Friday afternoon.

KJ Simpson registered a career high in a Black Friday matinee and nearly helped the Hornets defeat the Knicks in the NBA Cup at the Spectrum Center.

Rise and shine, it's time for some Charlotte Hornets basketball. Tipping off at 12 p.m. EST, the Hornets and New York Knicks will battle in NBA Cup play at Spec

Jalen Brunson had 31 points and made two clutch free throws with 8.6 seconds left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets 99-98 to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play.