CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Anthony Davis had 36 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119-109 on Sunday.
Jrue Holiday added 19 points and eight assists for the Pelicans, who won for only the second time in seven games. New Orleans led by as many as 21 points in the fourth quarter and was never challenged in the second half.
Davis is the franchise-changing player Charlotte had targeted in the 2012 after going 7-59 the previous season, the worst winning percentage in NBA franchise history.