PREVIEW: The New York Knicks arrive in Charlotte riding a seven-game winning streak , yet their recent success has come against overmatched competition. Jalen Brunson's dominant play at 26.2 points and 6.6 assists per game has the offense humming at peak efficiency , while Karl-Anthony Towns has posted double-doubles in each of his last five outings . What makes New York particularly dangerous is their defensive versatility— they rank 4th in limiting shots at the rim and 5th in defensive rebounding —which creates opportunities to control tempo. However, the Knicks play at the 25th-slowest pace and allow the 26th-most three-point attempts , which could expose them against a suddenly lethal Charlotte offense. The Hornets have won four straight games and are on a remarkable run of 22 victories in 28 games since late January , completely transforming their season. Charlotte has been virtually unstoppable from three-point range, hitting shots at a 42.1 percent clip and making a league-leading 19.1 three-pointers per game. The Hornets rank 2nd in three-point frequency and 4th in offensive spacing , giving them multiple scoring threats that can punish defenses. Coming off a historic 134-90 demolition of Sacramento where they tied a franchise record with 26 three-pointers , Charlotte enters this matchup with legitimate championship-caliber form on the road to the playoffs.