Doncic, Reaves mix for 62 as Lakers outgun Hornets

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves carry the Los Angeles offense as typical, whereas Marcus Sensible erupts for 7 steals on protection because the Lakers outpace the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets

Luka Doncic poured in 38 factors and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers pulled away from the Charlotte Hornets in a 121-111 victory Monday night time (Tuesday, November 11, Manila time).

Doncic made 14 of 28 pictures from the sphere, making 5 3-pointers. He has performed in seven video games this season, with this his fourth-highest level whole.

Austin Reaves added 24 factors and Rui Hachimura had 21 factors for the Lakers, who’ve received 5 of their six highway outings. Deandre Ayton added 14 factors and Marcus Sensible had 13 factors.

The Lakers tightened up defensively after the primary quarter, when Charlotte put up 40 factors, and ended up taking pictures 50 p.c from the sphere.

Miles Bridges hit seven 3-point pictures on the way in which to 34 factors for the Hornets, who suffered their third consecutive loss and their sixth setback of their final seven video games.

Kon Knueppel posted 19 factors and Collin Sexton, who missed Friday’s sport at Miami with a neck pressure, equipped 13 factors, however Charlotte dedicated 22 turnovers regardless of taking pictures 52.1 p.c from the ground. The Hornets have been with out level guard LaMelo Ball once more as he stays out with an ankle ailment.

After trailing 115-101 with 2:32 remaining, the Hornets closed the rating to 117-111 earlier than Charlotte’s Sion James was off the mark on a 3-point try with 11 seconds to play. Doncic added two free throws and, following a turnover, Sensible hit two extra foul pictures.

Charlotte’s 20-for-22 taking pictures on free throws allowed it to remain inside vary. Knueppel, a rookie, practically had a triple-double as he pulled in 10 rebounds to go together with 9 assists.

The Lakers outscored Charlotte 24-9 to start the second half, constructing an 89-72 lead. The Hornets pulled inside 103-93 with 6:15 remaining courtesy of an 8-0 run capped by Bridges’ 3-pointer.

Los Angeles outscored the Hornets 9-3 throughout the ultimate 2:30 of the primary half for a 65-63 halftime edge on Reaves’ basket on the buzzer. – Rappler.com