Rookie Kon Knueppel Adds 22 Points in Hornets Victory

Rookie Kon Knueppel scored 22 points to help the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Miami Heat 136-106 on Tuesday. Knueppel's performance off the bench was instrumental in the Hornets' huge fourth-quarter surge, where they outscored Miami 40-18. The win marked the ninth victory in 12 games for Charlotte (35-34), who are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. Knueppel continues to provide valuable production as the Hornets push for a play-in spot.