Hornets lose to Nets 117-115

Behind 40 points (14 in the 4th quarter) and 7 assists from D’Angelo Russell on his 23rd birthday, the Nets defeated the Hornets in Charlotte by a final score of 117-115. Joe Harris added 19 points (3-4 3pt FG) and 4 assists in the victory. Kemba Walker led the Hornets with 32 points (28 in the second half), while Tony Parker tallied 21 points (10-16 FG), 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the losing effort. With the win, the Nets improve to 31-30, while the Hornets fall to 28-31 on the season.