Hornets Rout Kings in High-Scoring Affair, Tie Franchise Record for 3-Pointers

Charlotte Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings 134-90 on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, tying a franchise record with 26 three-pointers made. The victory marked the Hornets’ fourth consecutive win and moved them within two games of the Atlanta Hawks for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Game Highlights

Coby White led the Hornets with 27 points, including six three-pointers. LaMelo Ball contributed 20 points on six three-pointers, while Moussa Diabate added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kon Knueppel, a rookie from Duke, scored four three-pointers, bringing his season total to 247, just 14 shy of Kemba Walker’s franchise record.

The Hornets dominated the first half, taking a 72-47 lead into halftime, fueled by 13 three-pointers. They extended their lead to 46 points early in the fourth quarter.

Kings Struggle on the Road

Daeqwon Plowden led the Kings with 22 points, and Malik Monk, a former Hornet, dished out a career-high 14 assists. However, the Kings struggled to contain the Hornets’ offense, shooting just 40.7% from the field and being outrebounded 57-35.

Key Statistics

• Hornets Three-Pointers: 26 (tied franchise record)
• Hornets Leading Scorers: Coby White (27 points), LaMelo Ball (20 points), Moussa Diabate (17 points)
• Kings Leading Scorers: Daeqwon Plowden (22 points)
• Malik Monk (Kings): Career-high 14 assists
• Hornets Rebounding: 57
• Kings Rebounding: 35

Looking Ahead

The Hornets will host the New York Knicks on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The Kings will travel to Orlando to face the Magic on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Source: ESPN

Source: Hornets.com