CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kemba Walker was surprised to learn his Charlotte Hornets had just recorded the sixth-largest win in NBA history.
With Walker leading the charge with the ninth 40-point game of his career, the Hornets roared ahead 12-2 in the first 4 ½ minutes, were ahead 37-14 after one quarter, 75-42 at halftime and by a game-high 65 points (137-72) with 1:45 left before taking the 61-point win.
Only Cleveland’s 68-point win over Miami in 1991, Indiana’s 65-point victory over Portland in 1998, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 63-point rout of Golden State in 1972, Golden State’s 62-point win over Sacramento in 1991 and the old Syracuse Nationals’ 62-point win over the New York Knicks in 1960 were larger in league history.
Kemba Walker se vio sorprendido al terminar como lider de los Charlotte Hornets, que establecieron marca con una de las 6 victorias por mayor diferencia en la historia de la NBA.
Con Walker liderando al equipo con el noveno partido de su carrera con 40 puntos o mas, Los Hornets se adelantaron 12-2, en los primeros 4 minutos y medio.