Behind Luka Doncic (38 points), the Lakers provide the most basic in Charlotte

Surprised by the Hawks who uprooted two days ago, the Lakers had to react to Charlottealways at the heart of their “journey” to the East. To do this, they could rely on the returnAustin Reaves (24 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds) and about the contribution of Rui Hachimura (21 points at 9/12), even if it’s obvious Luka Dončić (38 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds) who showed the way.

Upon arrival, this gives a tiring but worthwhile success for Los Angelesstill bereft of LeBron James and will now travel to Oklahoma City to challenge the reigning champions on Wednesday night.

As for the Hornets, led by Miles Bridges (34 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists) i Knuppel could (19 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists), have their third loss in a row, while the absences of LaMel Ball and Brandon Miller are still felt.

The Lakers mostly built their sixth win in seven games after returning from the locker room. In the first half, the defense was cut by the attacks and we doubted that the first team to raise their voice defensively would choose the option in the game.

Because of this, JJ Redick’s men took it upon themselves to show a completely different face on the court and, led on each side by their trio of Luka Doncic – Rui Hachimura – Marcus Smart, gave the impetus they were hoping for, and then held on to a ten-point lead in the final half.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Los Angeles picked up the pace in the third quarter. The Lakers really didn’t want to defend in the first half and, as a result, the Hornets took advantage: 40 points in the first quarter! It then improved in the second, without being flashy, before going up another notch after the break, with this one 31-15 to Charlotte. In addition to Luka Dončić, who was true to himself and indulged in dunks, Rui Hachimura’s triples made the difference, as well as the energy in defense or Marcus Smart’s jump (7 shots!).

– Austin Reeves played again. The author of an excellent start (almost 31 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds on average), the leader/guard was stopped for three games due to a groin injury. Back in the Lakers’ starting five, he did the job of backing up Luka Doncic, despite his clumsiness on the 3-point line, which mostly lasted the entire game, but which was offset by his aggressiveness to get his points to the line. To be complete, all that’s missing now is LeBron James, Gabe Vincent and Adu Tierro in Los Angeles…

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.