CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets were developing a nasty pattern of sluggish starts to games. That made Monday's first quarter against the Indiana Pacers all the more impressive. They scored off their first 12 possessions, built a 20-point lead and cruised to a 122-100 victory at Spectrum Center.
The Hornets are 5-1, the best start in franchise history. They have home games against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday and Toronto Raptors on Friday before a Sunday matchup with the reigning champion Cavaliers in Cleveland.
Seven Hornets scored in double figures, as the franchise record for first-half points (75) was tied. Point guard Kemba Walker ended the night with 24 points and 10 assists, making five of six 3-point attempts.
