What started as a rout became a fight.
At the end of it, the Southeast Division-leading Charlotte Hornets outlasted the Lakers, 117-113. The loss dropped the Lakers to 11-20.
Marco Belinelli tied the game at 113 with less than two minutes remaining, then both teams combined to miss five consecutive shots. When Charlotte guard Nic Batum scored to break the deadlock, only 13 seconds remained. The Lakers had a chance, but guard Nick Young missed a jumper that sealed the game.
Jordan Clarkson set a career high with seven three-pointers, leading the Lakers with his 25 points.