The New Orleans Pelicans, getting 46 points from forward Anthony Davis, beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-122 in overtime Saturday in Spectrum Center.
Davis scored nine points in overtime, including a three-point play that gave the Pelicans a 119-118 lead with 1 minutes, 11 seconds left.
Kemba Walker missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have tied it.
The Hornets got big games from Marvin Williams (27), Walker (24 points, 12 assists) and Nicolas Batum (24 points).
The Pelicans led 110-103 with 2 minutes 37 seconds left in regulation after Davis made two consecutive 3-pointers.