Hornets lose Kon Knueppel to injury but defeat Magic in ...
- On Friday night in Orlando, the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 120-105 as rookie guard Kon Knueppel left with a right-ankle injury late in the second quarter and did not return.
- The Charlotte Hornets' hot shooting, hitting 19 of 39 from deep at 48.7%, and Orlando missing starters Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs fueled the win.
- LaMelo Ball paced the team with 22 points and seven rebounds while Collin Sexton's three late third-quarter 3s extended the Hornets' lead from 16 to 24.
- Coach Charles Lee reported that X-rays on Kon Knueppel's ankle were negative and he will be re-evaluated in Charlotte, but his status is uncertain for Monday's game at Milwaukee before facing Denver Saturday.
- As a rookie he ranks second in key scoring and shooting categories, with Kon Knueppel scoring 16 first-quarter points and making all four 3-pointers before exiting.
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X-rays negative for Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel (ankle)
Early indications were that Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel avoided a serious ankle injury during Friday night’s win at Orlando. The Rookie of the Year candidate left late in the first half after twisting his right ankle as he came down for a rebound, finishing the 120-105 victory over the Magic with 16 points. Hornets coach Charles Lee told reporters after the game that X-rays were negative and Knueppel would receive further eva…
Charlotte Hornets Receive Good News After Injury to Rookie Sensation
The Charlotte Hornets were left holding their breath on Friday night after rookie standout Kon Knueppel was forced to exit their road matchup against the Orlando Magic with a right ankle injury.The injury cast a shadow over what had otherwise been one of Charlotte’s most encouraging performances of the season.Knueppel went down late in the first half after landing awkwardly while contesting a shot, immediately reaching for his ankle before headi…
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Franz Wagner has been missing the Orlando Magic since the beginning of December. Without his top scorer, the team weakens - and also collects a home defeat against Charlotte.
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