Walker has 27 points and 11 rebounds as Hornets beat 76ers 100-91
Kemba Walker had 27 points and a season-high 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-91.
The Hornets took control with a 29-14 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 16.
For the 76ers, Jerami Grant scored 17 points (8 in the fourth quarter). Carl Landry had 16 points (14 in the paint) and 8 rebounds.
The Hornets shot 42.9% from the field and 25.9% from 3 to the 76ers’ 36.7% and 25.6%. The 76ers forced 11 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Hornets outscored the 76ers 25-11 on the fast break.