CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ Kemba Walker overcame an otherwise forgettable night by hitting two fourth-quarter 3-pointers in leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 97-87 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Walker had a rough shooting night, making 7 of 19 shots from the field and 3 of 10 from 3-point range. But he was clutch when it mattered, beating the 24-second shot clock with the first of those two 3s.
The Hornets improved to 11-8. Though they never trailed, they couldn't build much of a cushion over a Mavericks team that is 3-15.
Walker led five double-figure scorers with 18 points. Harrison Barnes scored 17 for Dallas.
