Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left the game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury. He will not return.
Anthony Davis set season highs with 42 points and 23 rebounds to help the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night.
The Lakers are currently 9-12 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Hornets have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home.
With the game being broadcast on Channel 9, the Hornets have an opportunity to showcase their recent improvements and strong community support to a wider audience. The team’s ability to maintain fan enthusiasm despite early struggles is a testament to their resilience and connection with the community.
Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends a shot by Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA game at Spectrum Center on Feb. 5, 2024. Photo: David Jensen/Getty Images
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Charlotte Hornets on January 27, 2025. The Lakers are surging in form, currently fifth in the Western Conference,
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The Charlotte Hornets (12-30) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) in their first matchup of the season. The second game, originally scheduled for January 9, has been postponed to February 19 due to the wildfires in Los Angeles.
The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers will meet for the first time this season tonight at Spectrum Center. A few moments ago, both teams revealed their starting lineups for tonight's game. G LaMelo Ball G Nick Smith Jr.