CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The turnover troubles aren't over for the Charlotte Hornets, but that didn't stop them from beating the Atlanta Hawks.
Despite committing 15 turnovers in the first half alone, the Hornets overcame a 20-point deficit for a 109-91 victory in the home opener at Spectrum Center. The Hornets evened their record at 1-1 primarily on a 24-0 run in the third quarter after the Hawks led 40-20 in the first half.
The Hornets, who committed the fewest turnovers in the NBA each of their previous four seasons, had 17 giveaways in the season-opening loss to the Pistons in Detroit Wednesday. It looked like that would again do them in until the second-half surge. The committed 18 turnovers Friday.
Hornets point guard Kemba Walker finished with 26 points and eight assists (plus four turnovers). Frank Kaminsky came off the Hornets' bench for 21 points. Center Dwight Howard had 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field and 15 rebounds.
