Kon Knueppel Continues Rookie Scoring Surge

Charlotte Hornets standout Kon Knueppel is building a strong Rookie of the Year case, coming off a 27-point performance against the Heat on Friday. Knueppel has scored 20+ points in six of his last eight games and has been particularly productive on the road, averaging 21.4 points away from home. Having knocked down 21 three-pointers over his last five contests, he remains a primary scoring threat for the Hornets as they climb the Eastern Conference standings.