Kon Knueppel scores 16 points, exits game with ankle injury

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel scored 16 points in the first quarter of a 120-105 victory against the Orlando Magic before suffering a right ankle injury that ended his night. Despite the injury, X-rays were negative, and more updates on his condition are expected upon returning home. Knueppel, who averaged 19.4 points per game, became the fastest player in NBA history to hit 100 three-pointers, achieving the milestone in just 29 games. The Hornets, playing without two key centers, had seven players score in double digits, led by LaMelo Ball’s 22 points.

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