Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-111.

Luka Doncic had an impressive performance to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 121-111 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Aside from the superstar’s MVP-caliber display, Doncic also showed some of his trademarked “Luka Magic” during the fourth quarter.

Lakers superstar LeBron James paid tribute to Lenny Wilkens on social media following the NBA legend's death earlier this week.

Lakers superstar LeBron James is ready for contact basketball activity, as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits Atlanta looking to extend its four-game road winning streak. Atlanta finished 40-42 overall with a 21-19 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Hawks gave up 119.3 points per game while committing 19.1 fouls last season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 2-1 this season without Austin Reaves, and they got an update on his injured ankle.

Before the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets, the team got some encouraging news on LeBron James' injury return.