CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Rookie Kemba Walker celebrated his first NBA start with 23 points Saturday and the Charlotte Bobcats shot past Golden State 112-100.
The former Connecticut star had come off the bench in each of the Bobcats' first 12 games of the season, but was inserted as a starter Saturday and responded with five points down the stretch -- turning back a late Warriors rally.
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Gerald Henderson led Charlotte with 26 points and Byron Mullens added 20.
D.J. Augustin chipped in with 16 points and seven assists for the Bobcats.
Golden State dropped to 3-8 on the season despite 24 points and 16 rebounds from David Lee.
