CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets continue to take full advantage of this homestand.
With Nic Batum completing a four-point play, then making a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, the Hornets held on for a 112-105 victory at Spectrum Center. It was their third consecutive victory after a five-game losing streak, improving to 23-21.
The Hornets have now won nine of their last 10 home games.
Hornets small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had one of his best games this season with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Reserve point guard Ramon Sessions had 17 points off eight shots from the field and by getting to the foul line eight times.
The Nets got 24 points from center Brook Lopez. Brooklyn fell to 9-34.
