Kemba Walker scored 46 points and made 10 3-pointers Thursday night, and the host Hornets rolled to the most lopsided victory in franchise history by beating the Grizzlies 140-79.

Walker had the ninth 40-point game of his career as the Hornets easily overcame the absence of the suspended Dwight Howard. The All-Star guard hit 13 of 18 shots overall, including 10 of 14 on 3-pointers, and was 10 of 10 on free throws in 28 minutes. Walker didn’t play in the fourth quarter.

Howard was suspended after he was whistled for his 16th technical foul of the season Wednesday night in Brooklyn.

James Harden scored 10 of his 21 points in overtime to lift the host Rockets to a 100-96 win over the Pistons. ... Bucks F Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for Friday night’s game against the Bulls with a sprained right ankle. He was injured Wednesday in the second quarter against the Clippers. AP