Knicks Crush Charlotte, Advance to IST Quarterfinals

... whether or not advancing in the IST is ultimately a "good thing" is not as black and white as it might seem.

Final Score: Knicks 115 - Hornets 91
Record: 10-7 (5-3 Home)

It wasn't enough for the Knicks to knock off the shorthanded Hornets Tuesday night; they had to beat Charlotte by double-digits to secure a spot in the knockout round of the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament.

Now, whether or not advancing in the IST is ultimately a "good thing" is not as black and white as it might seem. More on that in a bit, but let's first recap Tuesday's victory.