CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The New Orleans Pelicans, getting 46 points from forward Anthony Davis, beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-122 in overtime Saturday in Spectrum Center.
Davis scored nine points in overtime, including a three-point play that gave the Pelicans a 119-118 lead with 1 minutes, 11 seconds left.
Kemba Walker missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have tied it.
The Hornets got big games from Marvin Williams (27), Walker (24 points, 12 assists) and Nicolas Batum (24 points).
The Pelicans led 110-103 with 2 minutes 37 seconds left in regulation after Davis made two consecutive 3-pointers. But the Hornets responded with a jumper by Batum, a dunk by Williams and an off-balance 3-pointer by Batum to tie it at 110-110.
After Davis and Walker traded baskets, Davis missed a baseline jumper with 7.3 seconds left. Walker's last gasp shot for the Hornets missed, although it was late and wouldn't have counted.
Next up for the Hornets is the final game of a three-game homestand, Monday against the Chicago Bulls.
