The Charlotte Hornets set season highs for 3-point attempts (40) and makes (16) to send the Kings to a 112-107 loss Monday night at Spectrum Center.
The Kings (13-33), who are on a season-worst eight-game skid, are now alone with the NBA’s worst record.
Kemba Walker led the Hornets (19-26) with 26 points and nine assists. Dwight Howard had 14 points, 16 rebounds and six blocks. Jeremy Lamb scored 18 points off the bench.
Skal Labissiere led the Kings with a season-high 23 points. Buddy Hield had 18 points and De’Aaron Fox had 16 points and seven assists.