D uke product Kon Knueppel continues to be hugely impressive in his rookie season in the NBA. On Sunday, he helped his Charlotte Hornets to a 126-103 win over the Utah Jazz. Knueppel played a team-high 35 minutes, scoring 24 points on 9-17/4-9. He also had six rebounds and five assists with no turnovers.

Miles Bridges scored 29 points, Kon Knueppel added a career-high 24 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Utah Jazz 126-103 on Sunday night for Utah’s third straight loss. High-energy backup center Moussa Diabate provided a huge spark for the Hornets with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/hornets as Kon Knueppel makes NBA history in otherwise disappointing loss to the Miami Heat. You couldn't have scripted a better start to Kon Knueppel's career than the one he is living out.

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