Hornets lose to Harden, Rockets 118-113

The Rockets outscored the Hornets in the 4th quarter, 28-19, to earn a 118-113 victory tonight in Charlotte. James Harden led the Rockets with a team-high 30 points (10-29 FG), to go with 7 assists, while Clint Capela contributed 23 points (10-16 FG) and 17 rbeounds in the victory. Kemba Walker led all scorers with 35 points (12-22 FG), to go with 5 steals for the Hornets, while Jeremy Lamb tallied a season-high 18 points (5-15 FG), 14 rebounds and 6 assists in the losing effort. The Rockets have now won 3 consecutive games and improve to 36-25, while the Hornets fall to 28-33 on the season.