After a 25-point loss in Denver on Wednesday night, the Hornets came out flat again versus the Los Angeles Lakers in the second leg of their back-to-back on Thursday evening. Charlotte trailed by 18 in the opening half and although managed to tie the score and stay within one possession for a period of time over the final two quarters, never fully overcame the early deficit. Clutch-time play and late-game heroics have become a staple of the Hornets’ identity this season, but teams like the Nuggets, Lakers and now Clippers are simply too talented to be beginning this slow against.
Hornets Staying in LA for Matchup with Clippers
