The Hornets' solid shooting, 64 - 49 run in the middle quarters, and strong defensive effort helped key the home win. The Hawks committed 15 turnovers and shot just 32 percent from long range. Charlotte prevailed by a comfortable margin despite losing the rebounding battle, 45 - 33. Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum posted 16 - point efforts to lead the Hornets. Marvin Williams managed 13 points, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (nine points, three assists, two rebounds, three steals) and Cody Zeller (eight points, five rebounds) turned in modest efforts.Frank Kaminsky III led the bench with 14 points. Dennis Schroder's 20 points led Atlanta. Dwight Howard followed with a 13 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. Ersan Ilyasova drew another start for Paul Millsap (knee) and matched Howard's scoring total. Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Thabo Sefolosha provided matching 11 - point efforts. Rookie Taurean Prince's 11 points led the bench.
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