Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. New York is favored by 7.5 points in the latest Hornets vs.

The New York Knicks are in Charlotte to take on the Hornets in the second half of a back-to-back. Here's the latest on LaMelo Ball's status.

Continue reading for The Panel's in-depth coverage and expert predictions as the NBA season continues with some Thursday ...