If there is one team the Hornets can beat it's the Knicks especially on extra rest and being home. 
Charlotte has not played since Friday when it fell to the Bucks in Paris. The Hornets are desperate to end an eight-game losing streak. 
The Knicks remain short-handed in their backcourt and are a bit smug after beating their cross-state rivals the Nets on Sunday. Before defeating the Cavaliers in their last road game, the Knicks had lost three consecutive away matchups by an average of 26.6 points.