Hornets rout Kings 134-90

The Charlotte Hornets stayed hot Tuesday night, rolling past the Sacramento Kings 134–90 behind a barrage from beyond the arc.

Coby White led the way with 27 points, knocking down six 3-pointers as Charlotte tied a franchise record with 26 triples. LaMelo Ball added 20 points and six 3s of his own, while Moussa Diabate posted a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double to help the Hornets secure their fourth straight win.

At 38–34, Charlotte moved within two games of the Atlanta Hawks for sixth place in the East.

The Kings, who fell to 19–54, were led by Daeqwon Plowden with 22 points, while former Hornet Malik Monk dished out a career-high 14 assists.

Rookie Kon Knueppel chipped in four 3-pointers, bringing his season total to 247—second-most in franchise history, trailing only Kemba Walker.

Charlotte seized control early, building a 72–47 halftime lead behind 13 first-half 3s. Ball and White each had four triples before the break, setting the tone for a dominant performance. The lead ballooned to 46 in the fourth quarter as the Hornets cruised.

The Kings offered little resistance defensively, allowing Charlotte to shoot 51% from the field while being outrebounded 57–35.

Up next: Charlotte will host the New York Knicks on Thursday, while Sacramento heads to face the Orlando Magic.