CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ For a guy who didn't even play Monday against the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets reserve center Roy Hibbert had a good game
Hibbert scored a season-high 16 points and even an attempted lob pass fell through the rim, as the Hornets broke a five-game losing streak with a 107-85 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center.
Hibbert was pushed into lengthy duty when starting center Cody Zeller got into foul trouble early in the second half. The Hornets pulled away from the Trail Blazers early in the fourth quarter, playing mostly bench players.
The Hornets improved to 21-21, while the Trail Blazers fell to 18-26.
Kemba Walker finished with 23 points for the Hornets, while Nic Batum added 17 points.
Damian Lillard scored 21 for the Blazers.
