Charlotte vs New Orleans Recap - Hornets Win 89-73

Charlotte vs New Orleans Recap - Hornets Win 89-73

New Orleans got 22 points from David West en route to an 89-73 victory over Charlotte on Wednesday at New Orleans Arena.

Bettors who backed the Hornets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 185.5.

New Orleans got 14 points from Emeka Okafor and another 10 points from Trevor Ariza. Chris Paul contributed 14 assists, while Emeka Okafor cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

Charlotte got 18 points from Gerald Wallace in a losing cause and another 13 points from D.J. Augustin. D.J. Augustin contributed 6 assists for the Bobcats, while Tyrus Thomas had 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 43-42 at the break.

New Orleans had a 42-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Charlotte, they head home to face New Jersey.