CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets had multiple injured starters Sunday, and that made things too easy for Anthony Davis.
New Orleans Pelicans superstar Davis assembled a near-triple double with 36 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists in leading the Pelicans to a 119-109 victory over the Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Hornets played without their top center, Cody Zeller (sore ribs), who would have gotten the first turn guarding Davis. They also lost starting power forward Marvin Williams in the first half to a sprained right shoulder.
The Hornets (11-12) lost their second in a row, both at home. December is a key month in the Hornets' playoff chances, as they play nine of 14 games at home.
The Hornets struggled at the 3-point line, making only 6-of-27 attempts from the arc in the first three quarters, when this game was decided. Star point guard Kemba Walker missed all six of his 3-point attempts, finishing with 13 point and five assists.
Four Hornets reserves reached 10 or more points, led by Frank Kaminsky with 19 points.
