Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points as Portland beat Charlotte 125-116 to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Lillard shot 12 of 19 from the floor and six of 11 from three-point range, as well as adding eight assists, in one of his best performances of the season.
Ben McLemore added 28 points for Portland, hitting six of his eight three-pointers in the first half to help the Trail Blazers set a franchise record with 16 three-pointers in the half. They led 81-55 at the break.
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 27 points in his first game back after being in the NBA's health and safety protocols.