CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis scored 42 points and 23 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers (26-18) to a 112-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets (12-31) Monday night before 19,483 at the Spectrum Center.
Los Angeles went 14 of 16, including 12 consecutive shots, to jump to a 39-19 first-quarter lead and take control of the game, with Davis scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds.
With the win, the Lakers extend their winning streak to four games.
At the half, Los Angeles led 59-51.
In their wire-to-wire victory, the Lakers outscored the Hornets 66-46 points in the paint.
After making a three-pointer, LaMelo Ball injured his left ankle after stepping on Jared Vanderbilt’s foot as he backpedaled down the court in the second quarter.
In his injury-plagued career, Ball has missed 158 games in five years.
Miles Bridges scored 26 points for Charlotte.
LeBron James scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Austin Reaves scored 17 points.
Up Next:
Philadelphia will host Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Charlotte will host Brooklyn on Wednesday.