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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Al Jefferson said he could have returned from a strained groin late in the fourth quarter.The Charlotte Hornets didnt need the big man for a change.The Hornets (8-19) improved to 2-0 with Lance Stephenson out of the lineup and snapped a 10-game losing streak against the Utah Jazz with a 104-86 win on Saturday night.Kemba Walker led the way with 20 points, Jefferson added 19 points and 10 rebounds and Charlotte beat Utah for the first time in six years.Jefferson nearly registered his third straight game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds but left the game with six minutes remaining with a mild groin strain and did not return. The 6-foot-10 centre didnt return with his team leading by 20.It feels good, Jefferson said. If they needed me, I couldve come back in there.Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets, who have won back-to-back games for only the third time this season.Walker was solid running the point with no turnovers in 33 minutes while getting six assists and four steals.Im not saying hes at an entirely different level, but his defence, his organizational skills as a point guard and his pick and roll game all year is better, Hornets coach Steve Clifford said. He did so much in the summer that hes a totally different player.Gordon Hayward had 14 points to lead Utah (8-20).The Hornets targeted Hayward this off-season as top restricted free agent, signing him to a seven-year, $63 million offer sheet. However, the Jazz matched the offer to retain his rights. The Hornets then turned their attention to Stephenson, who has struggled to fit in with the team and has been the subject of trade rumours.Charlotte led by 21 entering the fourth quarter, but allowed Utah to get within 10 when Alec Burks knocked down a jump shot with about seven minutes left.About a minute later when Jefferson headed to the locker room to get looked at it appeared the Hornets might be on the verge of yet another second half collapse.But Gerald Henderson and Walker both hit 3-pointers to help the Hornets build the lead back to 21 with 3:23 left in the game and the Jazz never challenged again.Henderson had 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting for Charlotte.Charlotte out-rebounded Utah 49-39.The Hornets set the tone early, shooting 47 per cent from the field in the first half while holding the Jazz to 34 per cent to take a 52-39 lead at the break.Our start hurt us, Jazz coach Quin Snyder said. We let Al Jefferson catch the ball way too deep. They had a couple of easy buckets early and it made us even more tired.It was Utahs fourth game in five nights — all on the East coast.They better get used to it, Snyder said. Thats life in the NBA. We acknowledge there is some fatigue involved but at the same time we just cant accept that fact.___TIP-INSJazz: Hayward has scored in double digits 25 times this season.Hornets: Stephenson missed his second straight game with a groin injury and coach Steve Clifford said he will be out at least through Christmas.GOBERTS SPARK: Rudy Gobert had 11 points and 12 rebounds as the Jazz had its two-game winning streak snapped. He had some energy, Snyder said. He seemed like he had some bounce and freshness.UP NEXTNets: Host Miami on Tuesday night.Hornets: At Memphis on Monday night. Cheap Predators Jerseys Authentic . It is unclear how long Kallstrom, who was brought in to alleviate the teams midfield problems, will be sidelined. Arsenals communications director, Mark Gonnella, says the club decided to proceed with Kallstroms signing despite the injury. Cheap Predators Jerseys . -- Kole Calhoun homered and drove in three runs, Albert Pujols also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 Friday night. http://www.adidaspredatorsjerseys.com/. Markieff Morris and Marcus Morris, city natives, handled the catering for teammates that begged them for the tasty postgame feast. Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. Wholesale Predators Jerseys . a€“ All signs point to the Maple Leafs having their top offseason acquisition in the lineup on opening night.ANAHEIM, Calif. - Joe Smith and the Los Angeles Angels have completed a $15.75 million, three-year contract. The team announced the move Wednesday after Smith took his physical. The sides agreed to terms last weekend on a deal that should boost the Angels bullpen. The 29-year-old Smith was 6-2 with a 2.29 ERA and three saves in 70 appearances covering 63 innings this year for Cleveland. He has 13 wins over the past ttwo seasons.dddddddddddd The submarining right-hander spent the past five years with the Indians after pitching for the New York Mets in his first two major league seasons. He is 27-16 with a 2.97 ERA in 439 career games, all in relief. Smiths contract includes $500,000 annually in potential bonuses. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Angels designated right-hander Juan Gutierrez for assignment. ' ' '