The Charlotte Hornets didn't try to hide it: This was an important game. They couldn't have started it much better. Al Jefferson and Gerald Henderson each scored 19 points, Marvin Williams had 18 and the Hornets routed Brooklyn 115-91 on Wednesday night to move into sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400579191