Butler, 76ers overcome Walker’s 60

Jimmy Butler knocked down a 3-pointer as time expired in overtime, and the 76ers overcame a career-high 60 points from Kemba Walker to beat the Hornets 122-119 on Saturday night.

Butler's play in the final seconds was the difference. He blocked Walker's shot and saved the ball to a teammate with 15 seconds left, setting the stage for his jumper from the top of the key over Dwayne Bacon.

Joel Embiid finished with 33 points and 11 rebounds and Ben Simmons had 23 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists for the 76ers. Butler had 15 points in his third game with his new team. Walker's 60 points were the most in the NBA this season, topping Klay Thompson's 52 against the Bulls on Oct. 29.

■ Anthony Davis scored 40 points to lead the Pelicans to a 125-115 victory over the Nuggets. Davis followed a 43-point performance in a 129-124 victory against the Knicks on Friday by leading a balanced scoring effort for the Pelicans, who won for the fifth time in six games.