CHARLOTTE — Mikal Bridges found himself on the Knicks' bench for nearly the entire stretch run of the game Friday, watching as his teammates pushed ahead against the Hornets. And, just as he said in Utah when he sat down the stretch, he had no argument with the decision.

The Knicks should’ve had a great deal on Black Friday against a battered, bottom-dwelling opponent. Instead, they paid full retail price for a 99-98 victory, a performance that required a fourth-quarter comeback as the team’s top disappointment Mikal Bridges watched most of it from the bench.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Josh Hart chipped in 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. But the Knicks got struggling offensive performances again from Mikal Bridges, who shot 3-for-10, and OG Anunoby, who went 3-for-11 for 8 points.

The New York Knicks overcame a dreary start t defeat the Charlotte Hornets and remain undefeated in NBA Cup group play.

The New York Knicks (10-8) travel to face the Charlotte Hornets (6-12) on Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for noon ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Knicks vs.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $35,000 for his "obscene gesture" during Monday's 145-118 loss to the New York Knicks. Westbrook

However, the NBA has now announced that Westbrook has been fined $35,000. Via NBA Communications: "Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $35,000 for making an obsc