Kemba Walker scored 32 points (21 in the fourth quarter), and the Charlotte Hornets went on a 22-8 run in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109.
The Pelicans went on a 15-3 run to lead 93-88 with 6:33 left in the fourth quarter. Walker’s step-back 3-pointer put the Hornets ahead for good with 3:16 left. He scored 17 points during the run, and they led 110-101 with 36 seconds left.
During clutch time, the Hornets outscored the Pelicans 15-6. Walker (No. 2 in clutch points, 2018-19) scored 11 of the Hornets’ 15 on 4 for 5 shooting and 2 for 3 at the line.
Frank Kaminsky scored a season-high 21 points (7 during an 11-0 run across the third and fourth quarters) off the bench.
For the Pelicans, Julius Randle had 34 points and 11 rebounds.
The Pelicans turned it over 19 times, about 4 more than usual for this many possessions. The Pelicans’ starters outscored the Hornets 43-33 in 18 minutes together.