NEW YORK: Gerald Henderson scored 31 points as the Charlotte Hornets extended their winning streak to four games with a 103-95 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Kemba Walker added 29 points, seven rebounds and eight assists – and hit a three-pointer in the final two minutes to extend the lead to 10 points – as the Hornets (14-24) handed the Raptors their fourth loss in a row.
Kyle Lowry tallied 24 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for Toronto (24-11).
Rockets 120, Knicks 96
James Harden recorded 25 points to lead seven Houston players in double-figures as the Rockets routed the struggling New York Knicks 120-96.
Trevor Ariza added 18 points and Dwight Howard put up 13 and 10 rebounds for the Rockets (25-11), who remain firmly in the mix in the Western Conference.
Travis Wear finished with 21 for New York (5-34), who were without Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire and have now dropped 14 straight. AGENCIES
