Vasilije Micić at PG, Brandon Miller at SG, Josh Green at SF, Tidjane Salaün at PF, and Moussa Diabate at C. This is not a common lineup for t

Jalen Brunson had 31 points and made two clutch free throws with 8.6 seconds left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets 99-98 to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play.

The New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.

They outscored New York by 8 points in the first quarter, holding the Knicks to only 15 points and forcing two shot clock violations in the first three minutes. The Hornets strong first half play with Salaun,

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 (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.