For a moment, it looked like the Indiana Pacers were going to close out another game and not be haunted by their late-game struggles that have shadowed them this season. For a moment, it looked like Monta Ellis’ charging layup at the end of the game was the game-winner.
Then Kemba Walker took all that away and gave the Charlotte Hornets a 96-95 victory over the Pacers.
Ian Mahinmi was a little overzealous on guarding Cody Zeller in the pick and roll, leaving Kemba a relatively clear path to the basket after he got by Mahinmi.