Hornets Vs. Knicks Final Score: Win Streak Comes To An End As New Orleans Holds On For 89-85 Victory

The New Orleans Hornets came to Madison Square Garden on Friday night with definite goals: snap the seven-game winning streak of the New York Knicks and put Linsanity on hold for at least one night. Thanks to big first and third quarters, the Hornets were able to realize those goals, as they picked up the win, 89-85.

The Hornets came out of the gate blazing, clamping down on Jeremy Lin as they opened up a 27-13 lead. They held a 10-point lead until midway through the second quarter, when the Knicks came roaring back and closed to within four points of the lead heading into halftime. In the third quarter, however, the Hornets again fired on all cylinders and opened up another 10-point lead. The Knicks battled back yet again and got within three points, but the Hornets were able to hold on for the win.

There were still some standout performances for the Knicks in the losing effort. Amare Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin tied for the scoring lead in the game with 26 points each. Stoudemire picked up a double-double by adding 12 rebounds, while Lin had an embarrassing nine turnovers in the game. The nine turnovers matches the NBA season high, previously set by Russell Westbrook, Ben Gordon and Monta Ellis. Tyson Chandler had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

On the Hornets side, Trevor Ariza had a great game, with 25 points and eight rebounds. Gustavo Ayon had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Greivis Vasquez added a double-double of his own with 15 points and 11 assists.

The Hornets will hit the road for their next game, as they travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Feb. 20. The Knicks will be back in action on Sunday, Feb. 19 as they host the reigning NBA champs, the Dallas Mavericks.