New Orleans Hornets power forward Ryan Anderson (33) shoots a hook shot over Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the fourth quarter at Amway Center. New Orleans defeated Orlando 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Douglas Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - The tandem of Robin Lopez and Greivis Vasquez helped the New Orleans Hornets avoid matching a franchise-record losing streak with a 97-94 victory over the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center.
Lopez finished 9-of-10 with 29 points, one shy of his career high, while Vasquez established a personal best with 27 points. He also compiled eight assists and six rebounds.
Rookie Anthony Davis contributed a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double for the Hornets, who had dropped 11 in a row, one shy of their worst streak set from Jan. 19-Feb. 14, 1990.
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