The Charlotte Hornets fought hard for the first half on Monday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, only trailing by two points at halftime. However, they were outscored 31-15 in the third quarter and ultimately fell 121-111, dropping to 3-7 this season.

A recurring story for Charlotte in recent years has been keeping their stars on the court and healthy—most notably LaMelo Ball, who missed his fourth consecutive game with a nagging ankle injury.

On the bright side, the Hornets have been pleasantly surprised by what first-round rookie Kon Knueppel has brought to the table through his first 10 games.

Against the Lakers, he recorded 19 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, reaching an historic milestone for the former Duke star. Knueppel became the first player in NBA history to tot

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