It was an entertaining night at Spectrum Center despite the game ending in a 112-107 loss for the Charlotte Hornets against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers.
L.A. jumped out to a red-hot start offensively, and at one point, made twelve consecutive shots from the field which opened up an early 23-point lead. It was the perfect storm for the Lakers as the Hornets couldn't hit anything in the opening minutes of the game.
Despite being down big early, the Hornets kept chipping away and got it to within two in the fourth quarter. Josh Okogie had a big night off the bench, totaling 19 points, four steals, and two assists, helping Charlotte stay within reach.