Golden State grabbed a 10-point lead after the first quarter and were up 90-78 midway through the fourth before the visitors fought back by outscoring the Warriors 14-2 over a three-minute stint.
“It’s just a tough loss for us, especially when you tie it up, you have a chance to win,” Hornets coach Monty Williams said.
“We just haven’t found that closing mentality,” he added.
In other play, it was:
‧ Lakers 101, Bobcats 100
‧ Hawks 100, Wizards 95, OT
‧ Jazz 92, Nets 90
‧ Bulls 100, Celtics 89
‧ Raptors 113, Cavaliers 99
‧ Bucks 98, Pacers 93
‧ Mavericks 107, 76ers 100
‧ Nuggets 112, Spurs 106
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