The New York Knicks are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
New York enters Wednesday’s game with a 13-7 record after losing on the road to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.
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New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges (25)Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
In Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics, Mikal Bridges led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 35 points, six rebounds and three assists while Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points and seven rebounds of his own.
Now New York will return home on Wednesday night where they will try to bounce back as they face off against a struggling Hornets team.
On the other side, Charlotte enters Wednesday’s contest with a 6-15 record after losing on the road to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
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Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7)Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Kon Knueppel led the way for the Hornets in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points, six rebounds and four assists while Collin Sexton recorded 15 points and six rebounds off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hornets Injury Report, Will LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller Play?
For the Hornets, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) © Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
Charlotte has listed Ball as probable due to left wrist soreness and he is expected to play against the Knicks.
The Hornets have ruled out Miller due to the left shoulder subluxation that sidelined him multiple weeks earlier in the season.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon MillerScott Kinser-Imagn Images
With Miller sidelined, Sion James and Sexton could be in line for larger roles for the Hornets on Wednesday night.
Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton, Josh Green and Grant Williams have also been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries.
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Knicks Injury Report, Will OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson Play?
On the other side, the Knicks have three players listed on their injury report, including OG Anunoby.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
New York has ruled out Anunoby due to a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since he suffered it on November 14.
With Anunoby still sidelined, Josh Hart, Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele could continue to have increased roles.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23)Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Knicks have also ruled out Mitchell Robinson due to left ankle injury management as he will sit out the second game of their back-to-back while Landry Shamet remains sidelined due to a right shoulder sprain.
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Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Hornets and Knicks from Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 3, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.