The Charlotte Hornets secured their second win in 11 games, upsetting the Los Angeles Lakers 100-97 in a closely contested match. LaMelo Ball scored 27 points to seal the victory, including a lay-up and two free throws within the final 15 seconds of the game. Despite James’ 26 points, he struggled from three-point range, missing twice to tie the match. Luka Doncic also had an underwhelming performance with 14 points and 11 assists. The win lifts the Hornets to 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers slide to fifth in the Western Conference on a two-game losing streak.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/articles/c07zngkr433o