In their first game following the All-Star break, the Lakers fell to the Charlotte Hornets 100-97. Despite LeBron James putting up 26 points along with solid contributions from Rui Hachimura and others, L.A. couldn't recover from a critical 20-1 run by the Hornets in the second half. Luka Dončić, although off his game offensively, contributed with rebounds and assists but struggled to find his shot. Defensive lapses and turnovers plagued the Lakers throughout, significantly affecting their shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
After the All-Star break, the Lakers fell short against the Hornets despite notable performances, highlighted by LeBron James' impressive all-around game.
L.A. struggled with turnovers and shooting accuracy, finishing with a poor shooting percentage, which ultimately contributed to their narrow loss in a close contest.
The turning point for the game was a 20-1 run by Charlotte in the second half, which the Lakers could never completely recover from.
Austin Reaves' ejection in the third quarter added to the challenges L.A. faced, particularly as they were fighting to regain momentum.
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