Davis propels Lakers past Charlotte

Anthony Davis scored 42 points with 23 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past Charlotte, 112-107. ;The Lakers led by as many as 23 in their fourth straight victory.

January 28, 2025 - 2:24 PM

Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a jump shot over Mark Williams (5) of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the game at Spectrum Center on Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

LeBron James had 22 points and Austin Reaves scored 17 for the Lakers, who never trailed.

Miles Bridges had 26 points for the Hornets, who lost LaMelo Ball in the second quarter to a left ankle injury after he stepped on Jarred Vanderbilt’s foot as he backpedaled down the court after draining a 3-point jumper…

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