Cody Martin free throw propels Charlotte in narrow win vs. Kings

Cody Martin's free throw with 5.5 seconds remaining broke a tie as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings 124-123 on Friday night, breaking a two-game skid.

Rookie James Bouknight had a breakout game with 24 points for the Hornets, while Miles Bridges notched 23 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 22 and Martin finished with 19.

Bouknight connected on six 3-point shots and Oubre had four 3s, accounting