Overview
- In a recent ESPN interview, Flagg credited Knueppel's work ethic and competitive drive, noting his close familiarity from their time as college roommates.
- The Sporting News reports Knueppel is averaging 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists on over 43% shooting from three for Charlotte.
- Flagg's season line for Dallas is listed at 20.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals.
- Their early-season meeting featured career-best scoring nights for both, with Knueppel hitting eight threes and finishing with 34 points as the Hornets won by two on the road.
- A planned March rematch did not happen because Flagg was sidelined by a foot sprain, and reports differ on his career-high from the first matchup, citing either 42 or 49 points.