The Charlotte Hornets (21-21) were able to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers (18-26) as they snapped their five-game losing streak. After a rough road trip that did not go the Hornets’ way, the team was happy to return home for this one as they got back to .500 on the season. It was a solid all-around effort but Kemba Walker‘s electric play led the way.
Jeremy Lamb (metatarsal inflammation) missed his third straight game for the Hornets but the bench stepped up their play in his absence. Charlotte’s second unit outscored Portland’s bench 44-22.