Kemba Walker scored 26 points (all 10 of a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter), and the Charlotte Hornets went on a 21-5 run in the fourth quarter to beat the LA Clippers 102-87 to end a 6-game losing streak.
The Clippers led 80-79 when Jeremy Lamb’s alley oop layup put the Hornets ahead for good with 6:57 left. Walker scored 10 points as they pulled away to a 100-85 lead with 58 seconds left.
During clutch time, the Hornets outscored the Clippers 6-1.
For the Clippers, Lou Williams scored 25 points (14 in the fourth quarter) off the bench. Lou Williams scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter.
The Hornets went 23 for 29 at the line to the Clippers’ 13 for 19. The Clippers forced 8 turnovers, about 7 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Hornets’ starters outscored the Clippers 55-39 in 24 minutes together.