Los Angeles Lakers @ Charlotte Hornets
5-27, 3-18 Away
98
5-27, 3-18 Away
17-13, 13-5 Home
108
17-13, 13-5 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
41% (35-85)
Field Goal %
48% (43-89)
31% (9-29)
Three Point %
24% (6-25)
83% (19-23)
Free Throw %
73% (16-22)
12
Turnovers
11
52
Rebounds
54
3
Largest Lead
11
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Derek Richardson
Referee:Derrick Collins
Referee:Eric Lewis
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 35-85 | 43-89 |
| Field Goal % | 41 | 48 |
| 3PT | 9-29 | 6-25 |
| Three Point % | 31 | 24 |
| FT | 19-23 | 16-22 |
| Free Throw % | 83 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 52 | 54 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 35 | 39 |
| Assists | 24 | 28 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 12 | 11 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Fast Break Points | 17 | 23 |
| Points in Paint | 44 | 54 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 3 | 11 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 37 | 24 | .607 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 35 | 26 | .574 | 2 | W2 |
| Golden State | 31 | 30 | .508 | 6 | L2 |
| LA Clippers | 30 | 31 | .492 | 7 | W3 |
| Sacramento | 14 | 49 | .222 | 24 | L2 |
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 32 | 28 | .533 | - | W1 |
| Miami | 33 | 29 | .532 | - | W2 |
| Charlotte | 32 | 31 | .508 | 1.5 | W6 |
| Atlanta | 32 | 31 | .508 | 1.5 | W5 |
| Washington | 16 | 45 | .262 | 16.5 | L6 |
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