The Los Angeles Lakers ran away early and never looked back. Malik Monk and Miles Bridges chipped in 19 and 17 points respectively, but it wasn’t nearly enough as the Hornets got steamrolled 128-100.
The Hornets took a few minutes to get their bearings. They turned the ball over three times in the first few minutes and only making three of their first five shots. Jeremy Lamb scored nine of the Hornets first 13 points. The Lakers built their lead up to 11 points thanks to a pair of Hornets turnovers and a trio of Lakers 3-pointers.