The Los Angeles Lakers earned a confident win on the road, beating the Charlotte Hornets 121-111. The victory moves the Lakers to a 7-3 record this season. The Hornets, still dealing with injuries to key players, now fall to 3-6.
How the Game Started
Charlotte came out strong in the first quarter. Miles Bridges got hot early, scoring 16 points and knocking down four three-pointers. His shooting helped the Hornets build momentum and keep the crowd energized.
Lakers Take Control
Things changed in the third quarter. The Lakers adjusted their offense, moved the ball more, and punished Charlotte for double-teaming Luka Dončić. Rui Hachimura was the key difference-maker, scoring 13 points in the quarter and hitting open shots. That 31-15 run gave the Lakers a comfortable lead.
Charlotte tried to make a comeback in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead down to eight. But Dončić responded with a strong finish, converting a three-point play, and Marcus Smart hit a deep three that closed the door on the Hornets.
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Star Performers
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | Lakers | 38 | 6 | 7 | Had 5 threes, a flying dunk, and a long-distance buzzer shot |
| Austin Reaves | Lakers | 24 | — | — | Played with confidence and scored efficiently |
| Rui Hachimura | Lakers | 21 | — | — | Big impact in the third quarter swing |
| Miles Bridges | Hornets | 34 | — | — | Shot 7/10 from deep, especially dominant early |
| Kon Knueppel | Hornets | 19 | 10 | 9 | Impressive performance in his NBA debut, nearly a triple-double |
Main Points to Know
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The Lakers have now won six of their last seven games, showing strong teamwork.
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The Hornets played without LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, making scoring harder.
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Luka Dončić continues to control the offense with smart passing and confident shot-making.
Upcoming Games
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Lakers: They return hBegin updating pluginsome to face the Atlanta Hawks on November 12.
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Hornets: They play next against the Orlando Magic in a quick back-to-back.
