Kemba Walker (back) scores 30 as Hornets top Timberwolves

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker (back) posted 30 points, six assists, five rebounds and a career-high five steals as the Hornets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 on Tuesday.

What It Means:

Walker briefly went to the locker room with back tightness, but returned to the game. He is averaging a career-best 25.8 points to go with 5.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game this season.

Walker posted a game-high 40.91 nERD in Tuesday's win, per numberFire Live.