CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ Since the Charlotte Hornets play very few home games in January, Thursday felt important. The Hornets treated it that way.
Playing at Spectrum Center for the first time in seven games, the Hornets made up a 13-point first-quarter deficit and controlled the Sacramento Kings the rest of the way en route to a 114-95 victory.
It was a strong night for the Hornets' bench: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Miles Bridges scored 15 points each, Tony Parker had 14 points and six assists and Willy Hernangomez added 11 points and 16 rebounds.
Point guard Kemba Walker led the Hornets in scoring with 23 points.
The Kings, who beat the Hornets in Sacramento last week, got 24 points from shooting guard Buddy Hield.
The Hornets (21-23) play the Phoenix Suns at Spectrum Center Saturday before heading out on another multi-game road trip.
