NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Anthony Davis had 22 points, nine rebounds
and blocked a shot, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the
Charlotte Bobcats 97-82 in a preseason game Tuesday night.



Robin Lopez added 18 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for
New Orleans, while Ryan Anderson was 5 of 6 from 3-point range,
finishing with 15 points.



Rookie Austin Rivers scored 13 points and Al-Farouq Aminu 12,
while Greivis Vasquez had 11 assists.



Ben Gordon had 15 points for Charlotte, while Byron Mullens hit
four 3s and finished with 14, but left with a hyperextended left
knee in the fourth quarter. Team officials said they expected
his injury to be re-evaluated Wednesday. Kemba Walker and rookie
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist each scored 10 points.



Down 57-46 at halftime, the Hornets surged in front for good by
opening the third quarter with a 12-0 run during which Davis and
Rivers combining for seven points.