Charlotte Hornets @ Los Angeles Lakers
5-7, 3-5 Away
123
5-7, 3-5 Away
6-5, 5-3 Home
126
6-5, 5-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
43% (43-99)
Field Goal %
48% (44-91)
33% (14-42)
Three Point %
41% (13-32)
82% (23-28)
Free Throw %
71% (25-35)
18
Turnovers
15
55
Rebounds
51
8
Largest Lead
14
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Sean Wright
Referee:Karl Lane
Referee:Scott Twardoski
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 43-99 | 44-91 |
| Field Goal % | 43 | 48 |
| 3PT | 14-42 | 13-32 |
| Three Point % | 33 | 41 |
| FT | 23-28 | 25-35 |
| Free Throw % | 82 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 55 | 51 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 14 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 41 | 43 |
| Assists | 23 | 30 |
| Steals | 5 | 11 |
| Blocks | 3 | 8 |
| Total Turnovers | 18 | 15 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 33 | 6 |
| Fast Break Points | 24 | 21 |
| Points in Paint | 56 | 48 |
| Fouls | 23 | 23 |
| Technical Fouls | 5 | 3 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Largest Lead | 8 | 14 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
| Washington | 17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
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