CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ Defending the 3-pointer is not a new problem for the Charlotte Hornets, and the Houston Rockets are well-equipped to exploit that strategy.
The Rockets attempted 57 3s, most in a game ever by a Hornets opponent, in a 109-93 victory at Spectrum Center. The Hornets dropped to 2-3, while the Rockets improved to 5-1.
The Rockets hold the record for most 3s taken in a game in NBA history, with 61. On Friday, Houston made 22, or 39 percent.
The Houston backcourt of Eric Gordon (26 points) and James Harden (27) were a handful to guard. Forward Ryan Anderson added 21 for the Rockets.
The Hornets got another big game from center Dwight Howard, with 19 points and 16 rebounds. Point guard Kemba Walker finished with 26 points.