In a game with each team missing their leading scorer, the Charlotte Hornets came from behind to top the New York Knicks, 76-71, on Saturday.
Knicks star Carmelo Anthony rested after playing 42 minutes in a 113-106 win over Orlando on Friday, while Charlotte's Kemba Walker sat out with knee soreness.
Stepping into the lineup to replace the injured Walker, Brian Roberts led the Hornets with 17 points on their way to their fourth win in five games. Gerald Henderson added 14 points and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist contributed 10.
The Knicks' season-long three-game winning streak came to an end despite 25 points, six rebounds and five assists from Tim Hardaway Jr. Lance Thomas chipped in 16 points, and Cole Aldrich had 13 rebounds.
New York shot 40 percent from 3-point range but just 35.4 percent overall. The Knicks were 9-of-18 from the free throw line.
Charlotte shot 32.9 percent from the field and 64.9 percent from the charity stripe.
[SportsNetwork.com]
