US EditionLuka Doncic, Lakers Bounce Back Against Hornets in Austin Reaves’ Return
Luka Doncic scored 38 points and Austin Reaves added 24 as the Lakers improved to 8-3, overcoming a strong 34-point effort from Miles Bridges.
- On Monday at Spectrum Center, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-111, with Luka Doncic scoring 38 points and Austin Reaves adding 24 points in his return.
- After a shaky start, the Lakers' defense tightened in the second quarter to lead 65-63 at halftime, while Rui Hachimura scored 21 points and hit three 3-pointers during the third quarter when the Lakers outscored Charlotte Hornets 31-15.
- Box-Score support came from the Lakers' 36 rebounds and 25 assists, with Marcus Smart adding a season-high seven steals and 13 points.
- Despite leading by as many as 18 in the fourth, the Charlotte Hornets led by Miles Bridges’ 34 points, eight rebounds and five assists fell short against the Lakers.
- The Lakers improved to 8-3 for the season and 1-1 on the five-game trip that continues Wednesday at Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The Los Angeles Lakers continue their impressive form under Luka Doncic, triumphing away from home against the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 121:111. It was another magical evening for the Slovenian star, who shone with 38 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, confirming once again his role as the absolute leader of the Californian team. One of the most special aspects of the game was the fact that all the Lakers starters finished in double figu…
This was the Lakers' eighth victory of the new season, their sixth in the last seven games.
38 points and five triples of the Slovene to knock down the Hornets and forget the defeat to the Hawks
The Los Angeles Lakers played host to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night in the world's strongest basketball league and achieved their eighth victory of the season. After a lackluster performance the previous day and an unexpected defeat against Atlanta, Luka Dončić and his team played better this time and won 121:111. The Slovenian superstar was the first name in the match with 38 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
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