Terrence Ross made sure his new team will face his old team in the playoffs.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kemba Walker scored 43 points in what may be his final game with Charlotte, a 122-114 loss to theon Wednesday night that eliminated the Hornets from playoff contention on the final day of the regular season.
The Hornets entered the night needing a win and a Detroit loss to the New York Knicks to clinch the final playoff spot in the East.The Knicks, the worst team in the NBA, didn’t put up much of a fight, losing by 26 at home to the Pistons. Charlotte had its four-game winning streak snapped by the Magic, led by their former head coach Steve Clifford.
If this was his curtain call in Charlotte, Walker certainly left Hornets fans with a memory of what they’ll miss. The franchise’s leading scorer was 16 of 25 from the field and had five assists. He received a standing ovation and a hug from coach James Borrego as he left with 1:06 remaining.
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