CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets were in search of defense and rebounding. They got just enough of both to end a losing streak that had reached six games.
The Hornets held the Los Angeles Clippers to 40 percent shooting from the field for a 102-87 victory at Spectrum Center. Point guard Kemba Walker finished with 26 points and six assists. Center Dwight Howard provided 16 points and 16 rebounds.
Blake Griffin scored 19 and grabbed eight rebounds for the Clippers, who lost their eighth consecutive game. Lou Williams came off the bench for 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting.
On a night when neither team shot well, the Hornets (6-9) took 10 more free-throw attempts than the Clippers, 29-19.
