Knueppel's Career-High 34 Points, Game-Winner Secures Hornets' Victory

Kon Knueppel delivered a career-high 34 points, including two game-winning free throws with 4.1 seconds left, to secure a 123-121 victory for the Charlotte Hornets over the Dallas Mavericks. Knueppel grabbed an errant pass from Cooper Flagg, drove to the basket, and was fouled. He also set a Hornets rookie record with eight 3-pointers. This performance continued his strong rookie year, where he ranks second among NBA rookies in points per game (18.9), contributing to the Hornets' five-game winning streak. He outdueled former Duke roommate Cooper Flagg.