The Charlotte Hornets faced another setback in their matchup against the New York Knicks, losing rookie forward Tidjane Salaun to an ankle injury in the first quarter. Salaun, who had been performing well and recently achieved his first career double-double, was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

This injury adds to the Hornets' struggles, as they are already without key players like Miles Bridges, Grant Williams, LaMelo Ball, and Tre Mann. Despite leading for much of the game, the loss of Salaun poses a significant challenge for a team already dealing with depth issues.