The Charlotte Hornets had multiple injured starters Sunday, and that made things too easy for Anthony Davis.
New Orleans Pelicans superstar Davis assembled a near-triple double with 36 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists in leading the Pelicans to a 119-109 victory over the Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Hornets played without their top center, Cody Zeller (sore ribs), who would have gotten the first turn guarding Davis. They also lost starting power forward Marvin Williams in the first half to a sprained right shoulder.
The Hornets (11-12) lost their second in a row, both at home.