NBA regular season: Hornets host the Lakers. In the first quarter, both teams traded baskets, with the Hornets pulling ahead by 4 points thanks to their outside shooting. The second quarter saw a back-and-forth battle with multiple lead changes, until the Lakers regained a 2-point advantage with a buzzer-beating layup. In the third quarter, the Lakers unleashed two offensive surges, outscoring the Hornets by 18 points in the period to solidify their lead. The Hornets mounted a fierce comeback in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap but failing to complete the reversal in the clutch moments. Ultimately, the Lakers secured a 121-111 road victory over the Hornets.

Luka Doncic: 38 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists Austin Reaves: 24 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists Deandre Ayton: 14 points, 6 rebounds Rui Hachimura: 21 points For the Hornets: Miles Bridges: 34 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists Kon Knueppel: 19 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists Collin Sexton: 13 points, 3 assists