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Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) guards against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
LeBron James had 22 points and Austin Reaves chipped in 17 for the Lakers, who never trailed.