Hornets Narrowly Outscored by Lakers at Spectrum Center
The Charlotte Hornets faced a challenging contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, ending with a score of 124-118. The Hornets now hold a 10-39 record, while the Lakers improved to 27-25.
In an intense matchup at the Spectrum Center, the Charlotte Hornets displayed commendable effort but ultimately fell short against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Despite trailing behind in terms of overall wins this season, the Hornets showed tenacity on their home court. The game was marked by several lead changes and both teams had periods where they dominated play.
The Hornets' offense was fueled by impressive three-point shooting, converting 13 out of 32 attempts for a solid 41 percent from beyond the arc. This long-range proficiency contributed significantly to their total score. Additionally, they managed to secure points off turnovers with an impressive tally of 19 compared to just nine by their opponents.
Charlotte's defensive efforts were highlighted by nine steals over the course of the game. However, they struggled under their own basket with only one block compared to six from Los Angeles. Rebounding also proved challenging for Charlotte as they gathered a total of 39 rebounds - five offensive and thirty-four defensive - which was notably less than Los Angeles' total rebound count of fifty-five.
On offense, Charlotte saw contributions across its roster with bench players adding thirty points to its cause. The team's field goal percentage stood at forty-nine percent after making forty-seven out of ninety-six attempts from the field and maintained a seventy-nine percent success rate from free throw line making eleven out fourteen attempts.
Despite these efforts, it wasn't enough to overcome Los Angeles' strong offensive showing which included seventy-eight points in paint and an efficient shooting performance that boasted fifty made field goals on eighty-nine attempts for fifty-six percent accuracy overall.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle at home court in front of nineteen thousand three hundred seventy-five attendees; fans can anticipate another opportunity for victory when Charlotte hosts Toronto Raptors at Spectrum Center on February seventh at seven o'clock PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be broadcasted locally on BSSE channel six hundred forty-nine and internationally via SportsNet ensuring that supporters can follow all action live no matter where they are located.