The NBA this season has been a treat for the fans to watch. Heading into the final stretch of the regular season, teams have been fighting hard to find a spot in the playoffs. However, the New York Knicks find themselves in a good position heading into the postseason. The Knicks, who have been undefeated since the All-Star break, faced the Charlotte Hornets today in an attempt to extend their winning streak in front of a star-studded crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Dua Lipa and Liv Morgan seemed happy
Famous pop singer Dua Lipa and WWE star Liv Morgan’s appearance seemed to be the only thing Knicks fans’ were happy about after Julius Randle and co.’s failed to overcome the Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Hornets.
Coming off the overtime
Coming off the overtime win against the Boston Celtics, fans believed the game against the Hornets would be a cakewalk.
Absence of Jalen Brunson
In the absence of Jalen Brunson, the burden of scoring and playmaking has fallen on the shoulders of Randle and Immanuel Quickley. However, Randle’s 16 points and Quickley’s 14 points did not help the team to extend their streak.
Comfortable road to the playoffs
Considering the performances of the entire team, fans believe they have a comfortable road to the playoffs. Standing as the 5th seed in the East, the fans are eager to see the team in the playoffs again.
Will Ferrell hyped the crowd in Indiana
After American Rapper 50 cent and Will Ferrell hyped the crowd in Indiana, 3x Grammy award-winning singer Dua Lipa was seen courtside at the Madison Square Garden. Furthermore, WWE star Liv Morgan was also courtside to witness the Knicks’ loss. Despite the tough loss, Knicks fans were excited to see the stars.
Hornets haven’t had much to celebrate this year
While the Hornets haven’t had much to celebrate this year, the return of star forward PJ Washington boosted their morale. Despite the win, the Hornets sit 14th in the East with a 21-46 record. However, they won’t be too disappointed if this record leads to them getting the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.