Kemba Walker goes for 30 points again in Hornets' loss

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker scored 30 points (10-of-22 field goals, 6-of-6 free throws) with 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 4 3-pointers, and 4 turnovers in 36.6 minutes of a 99-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

What It Means:

Walker has now scored 30-plus points in three straight games for the first time this season, averaging 33.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 4.3 triples on a 45.6 field goal percentage and 43.3 3-point percentage over those contests. The Hornets play in Atlanta against the Hawks on Saturday.

Kemba scored 54.2 FanDuel points in the loss. He's averaging 59.0 FanDuel points over the past three games, compared to 41.3 FanDuel points through 54 games overall.