Led by Damian Lillards season-high 43 points, along with eight assists, the Trail Blazers defeated the Hornets, 125-116. Ben McLemore added 28 points (8-13 3pt FG) for the Trail Blazers in the victory, while LaMelo Ball tallied 27 points, four rebounds and five assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Trail Blazers improve to 12-18 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 16-15.