Overview
- Los Angeles hit 19 of 34 from deep (55.9%) and piled up 81 first-half points with 19 assists on 26 field goals.
- LeBron James delivered 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in his first back-to-back appearance of the season.
- Luka Dončić, listed as questionable with groin soreness, posted 27 points and 12 assists and said he was not 100 percent after the game.
- Deandre Ayton finished with 17 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, and Rui Hachimura returned for 18 minutes with seven points under a minutes limit.
- The win moved the Lakers to 24-14 with Charlotte up next on Thursday as the team monitors player availability during a dense stretch.