Ball and White lead Charlotte in a Historic three point Barage against Sacramento
Mar 24, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) makes a lay up followed by Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté (14) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Charlotte delivered an offensive showcase Tuesday night, crushing the Sacramento Kings 134-90 while tying the franchise record with 26 successful three-pointers. This fourth consecutive victory brings the Hornets dangerously close to the Hawks.
Coby White led the charge with 27 points, including six three-pointers, while LaMelo Ball added 20 points also with six made threes. Moussa Diabaté completed this collective performance with a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds, allowing the Hornets (38-34) to come within just two wins of Atlanta for sixth place in the East.
🎙️ Moussa Diabate on Coby White: « Bucket getter. We knew already what we were getting from the beginning… it’s still surprising to us. » pic.twitter.com/g2yLa4gkVw
— r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) March 25, 2026
Ball and White Lead the Hornets’ Offensive Festival
Charlotte’s dominance was built from the first period, with a 72-47 halftime lead thanks to a remarkable 13/29 from three-point range. Ball and White set the tone with four three-pointers each before the break, showcasing the full extent of their offensive arsenal.
Rookie Kon Knueppel also shined with four three-pointers, allowing him to climb to second place in franchise history for three-pointers made in a season with 247. He now needs just 14 more to surpass Kemba Walker, now a player development assistant coach with the Hornets.
With this three, Kon Knueppel climbs the Hornets’ single-season leaderboard to 2nd in franchise history 🔥
The first? Kemba Walker.pic.twitter.com/LeP7XjyFml
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 24, 2026
Charlotte’s lead reached 46 points at the start of the fourth quarter, with the Kings (19-54) offering little defensive resistance. The Hornets finished at 51% shooting and dominated the boards 57-35, illustrating their superiority in all aspects of the game.
For Sacramento, Daeqwon Plowden scored 22 points while former Hornet Malik Monk set a personal record with 14 assists. Maxime Raynaud scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in his French matchup. Charlotte’s 26 three-pointers tie the record established on March 14, 2025 in San Antonio, marking a new page in the franchise’s offensive history.
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