Hornets get a big win against the defending champs

It was a packed house at Spectrum Center Saturday night for the Hornets vs Warriors match up. Hornets came into the game with a 2-3 record and were missing their two star players Terry Rozier and Lamelo Ball.

Nick Richards laying the ball up over Ty Jerome and James Wiseman. Photo: Sheldon Kearse/AllAnglesCLT

P.J. Washington finished the game with 31 points and Gordon Hayward added 23 points to help give the Hornets the edge over the Warriors with a 120-113 win in overtime. Kelly Oubre Jr contributed with 18 points and Dennis Smith Jr nearly had a triple-double with 13 points, nine rebounds and 8 assists. Dennis Smith Jr was guarding Steph Curry on the last possession at the end of regulation and made Curry take a contested three to force overtime.

Photos: Sheldon Kearse/AllAnglesCLT