Hornets 89, Rockets 88

P.J. Brown put back Speedy Claxton's missed layup with 0.4 seconds left to give the Hornets their first win in Oklahoma City. The Hornets trailed 43-21 in the first half before they mounted another comeback. This time they would not fall short.

Claxton and Bostjan Nachbar hit back-to-back 3-pointers from the left wing, and Nachbar added a three-point play to get the Hornets within 63-61 with 4:05 left in the third quarter. J.R. Smith brought the 15,063 fans to their feet when his 3-pointer from the right wing gave the Hornets a 72-70 lead, their first of the second half.

``We're feeling good I think from a mental standpoint just to get our first home win,'' Brown said. ``I think it would have been tough to come into the season next Tuesday not having won a home game in our preseason. It's good to establish a good feeling.''
``It means the world to our guys,'' Hornets coach Byron Scott said. ``We're a young team trying to find our way. And when you're trying to find your way, sometimes victories like this can be big things for you.''

Next up for the Hornets: @ Atlanta Tonight.