The Los Angeles Lakers recorded a 121-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets yesterday, not only because of the scoring exploits of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves but also because of Marcus Smart’s solid defensive performance.
The Lakers beat the Hornets 121-111 after a nervy ending nearly saw them choke an 18-point lead in the final minutes of the game. Without their biggest superstar, LeBron James, the Lakers have eight wins and three losses in the first 11 games of the season.
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After knowing right away that the Lakers weren’t going to win on Saturday against Atlanta, the opening minutes of Monday’s game against the Hornets were going to be notable.
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Luka Doncic went off on a referee following a play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Doncic is progressing through his second season with the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers got back on track with a nice road win against the Charlotte Hornets. After an embarrassing blowout loss to the Atlanta Hawks, which saw JJ Redick call out the Los Angeles Lakers, the purple and gold responded with a nice performance.
Luka Doncic poured in 38 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers pulled away from the Charlotte Hornets in a 121-111 victory Monday night. Doncic made 14 of 28 shots from the field, making five 3-pointers.
A huge third quarter from the Lakers was enough for LA to bounce back from a frustrating loss to down the Hornets, 121-111. Luka Dončić dazzled yet again, ending with 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
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