Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Strikes for 20 in return

Knueppel totaled 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and eight assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Warriors.

After missing Monday's game against the Bucks with a minor ankle sprain, Knueppel returned and scored at least 20 points for the fifth time in his last eight contests. Over that stretch, the rookie wing is averaging 23.0 points, 4.6 assists, 4.5 threes and 4.1 boards.