Lakers Dominate Hornets 133-112, Davis Leads with 26 Points
Hachimura Steps Up in Reddish's Absence, James and Davis Rest in Fourth Quarter Amid Commanding Lead
- Lakers beat the Hornets 133-112, with seven players scoring in double figures, led by Anthony Davis with 26 points.
- Rui Hachimura, stepping in for Cam Reddish, contributed 17 points and a game-best +34 plus/minus rating.
- LeBron James and Anthony Davis were able to rest during the fourth quarter due to the team's commanding lead.
- The Lakers are 3-6 since winning the In-Season Tournament, with this being their seventh double-digit win of the season.
- The team is still seeking consistency in their lineups and defensive play, with the latest game seeing a change in the starting lineup due to Reddish's groin injury.