Damian Lillard scored 26 points (7 during a 12-0 run in the third quarter), and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-95.
Jabari Walker’s reverse layup put the Trail Blazers ahead for good with 1:47 left in the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Trendon Watford had 2 steals.
Drew Eubanks had 14 points (12 in the paint), 8 rebounds and 3 blocks.
For the Hornets, Terry Rozier scored 18 points with 5 3-pointers but shot 6 for 20, and Kelly Oubre Jr. went 1 for 11 from 3. Mason Plumlee had 16 points and 12 rebounds on 7 for 10 shooting. Dennis Smith Jr. had 13 points and 4 steals.
The Trail Blazers shot 53.3% from the field and 32.4% from 3 to the Hornets’ 37.4% and 25.0%. The Hornets outscored the Trail Blazers 27-13 off turnovers. The Hornets’ starters outscored the Trail Blazers 46-26 in 18 minutes together.