The Knicks are blazing hot — officially the hottest team in the NBA, as a matter of fact — after notching their seventh straight win, 109-97, vs. the Hornets after an explosive second half from RJ Barrett.

Key Stats

RJ Barrett: 24 points, 6-11 from three, 18 points in the third quarter

Immanuel Quickley: 17 points, 4-7 from three

Derrick Rose: 17 points, 5 assists, 8-12 shooting

Julius Randle: 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists

Reggie Bullock: 16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 5-12 from three

Taj Gibson: 6 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal