The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the first half against the Charlotte Hornets, leading 74-58 at halftime. D'Angelo Russell scored 22 points, LeBron James had 17 points and 4 assists, and Anthony Davis contributed 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Lakers shot 64.4% overall and 100% on free throws. They capitalized on great shots from Anthony Davis's post-ups and LeBron's dunks, with the latter being assisted by Davis multiple times. The Lakers' strong offensive performance compensated for a less impressive defensive showing in the first quarter. The team's improved road record now stands at 10-17, indicating their potential to contend for the title.
Down to 12. Lakers can't go back to being sloths.
The Lakers are currently 27-32 from 2-point range.
D'Angelo Russell in the 1st half vs. the Hornets: āŖļø 22 Points āŖļø 8/14 FG āŖļø 3/7 Threes ā O 17.5 Points ā O 2.5 Threes š„š„š„ https://t.co/q6ZFu2SewW
Anthony Davis with a long pass to LeBron for the slam! https://t.co/4V2hZw5NKE
The Lakers, 7-19 on the road just last week, are now 10-17 thanks to dominating at Charlotte tonight. This team does not need to make a trade. It just needs to get healthy. IT DEFINITELY CAN CONTEND.
Halftime: Lakers 74, Hornets 58 LA outscored Charlotte 37-29 in both the first and second quarters. DLo has 22 points on 8-14 FGs. LeBron James has 17 points and 4 assists. AD has 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. He's handled doubles really well. LA is living at the rim.
AD throws the full-court pass to LeBron for the slam! Lakers-Hornets | Live on the NBA App š² https://t.co/uo6EcSuhHn https://t.co/spESVPxP9K
Strong first half performance by LAL against a struggling CHA team, taking a 74-58 lead into the break. D-Lo 22p; LeBron 17p 4a; AD 12p 8a 5r. LAL is shooting 64.4% overall and 100% on FTs (11-for-11)
At least in the first half, the Lakers are taking care of business.
LeBron is getting bouncy in Charlotte! A pair of forceful jams from LBJ š Lakers-Hornets | Live on the NBA App š² https://t.co/uo6EcSuhHn https://t.co/r8EAG05vOW
With a ton of Lakers jerseys in the crowd, LeBron's up to 3 dunks, the latest coming on the 7th assist from Anthony Davis, in transition. LAL up 66-48.
As @LakerFilmRoom laid out in the video below, Anthony Davis has been terrific with his passing out of the post, and grown a ton with how he deals with double teams this season. He's up to 4 assists already tonight. https://t.co/ve9nTNa6rA
Last two Lakers possessions could have been lifted from this video. AD post up leads to a kickout to Rui for a 3. Next possession, AD post up leads to a kick out, swing + swing to LeBron in the corner who drove for a dunk. Just getting great shots out of his post ups. https://t.co/6agpXpEEXk
It wasn't LAL's best defensive 1st Q on this 6th game of the 6-game trip, but they scored the ball with relative ease, taking a 37-29 lead into the 2nd Q, with 8 points from AD to go with 9 from Russell.