Walker scores 26 as Hornets beat Rockets 125-109
Kemba Walker scored 26 points (7 during an 11-0 run in the first quarter), and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Houston Rockets 125-109 for their seventh straight win.
The Hornets took control with a 27-6 run in the fourth quarter and led by as many as 24.
Marvin Williams scored 25 points (14 in the first quarter).
For the Rockets, Corey Brewer scored 21 points on 9 for 15 shooting off the bench.
The Hornets shot 54.5% from the field and 48.4% from 3 to the Rockets’ 46.2% and 19.2%. The Rockets forced 12 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Hornets 68-41 off the bench. The Rockets were outscored 22-6 in 6 minutes with Howard, Ariza, Beasley, Harden and Beverley on the floor together.