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Hornets Shoot Past Lakers 135-117 Behind LaMelo Ball's Second-Half Surge

The defeat deepens Los Angeles' slump heading into a weekend back-to-back.

Overview

  • LaMelo Ball scored 30 points with 27 after halftime and added 11 assists and six rebounds, sinking eight of nine threes following the break.
  • Charlotte shot 54% from the field and 20-for-43 from three and piled up 105 points over the final three quarters.
  • Luka Dončić posted 39 points on 15-of-26 shooting with 6-of-11 from deep after briefly leaving in the third quarter for a back issue before returning.
  • LeBron James tallied 29 points, nine rebounds and six assists as Los Angeles dropped to 24-15 with four losses in five and eight in the last 13.
  • Coach JJ Redick said reserve center Jaxon Hayes is dealing with hamstring tendinopathy and hopes for a weekend return as the Lakers play at Portland on Saturday and host Toronto on Sunday.