Hornets Down Charlotte 98-95 - Match Report
Hornets Down Charlotte 98-95 - Match Report
Eric Gordon scored 24 points leading the Hornets to a 98-95 victory over Charlotte at Time Warner Cable Arena on Saturday.
New Orleans won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the 3.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 190.5.
New Orleans got 19 points from Ryan Anderson and another 16 points from Greivis Vasquez. Greivis Vasquez contributed 8 assists, while Anthony Davis cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Charlotte got 22 points from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist in a losing cause and another 19 points from Gerald Henderson. Kemba Walker contributed 9 assists for the Bobcats, while Hakim Warrick had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Charlotte were victorious, as the score was 57-40 at the break.
Charlotte won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-38.
New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hawks. The Bobcats will aim to get back on the winning track at Chicago.
