NBA
SPEC
2026-01-15 · Evening Edition
WIN
Hornets vs. Lakers
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ANALYSIS
OUTCOME
Hornets 135 - Lakers 117
LaMelo Ball's nine 3-pointers silenced the Crypto.com Arena as the Hornets young core (Ball, Miller, Bridges) combined for 81 points. Charlotte's transition offense exploited the Lakers' fatigue, outscoring Los Angeles 74-54 in the middle quarters.