Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points (14 in the fourth quarter), and the Los Angeles Lakers went on a 26-8 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets 110-99.
The Hornets led 84-81 with 9:02 left in the fourth quarter. Julius Randle’s driving layup put the Lakers ahead for good with 8:17 left. Clarkson scored 13 points and Randle added 6 during the run. The Lakers led 107-92 with 2:28 left.
For the Hornets, Kemba Walker scored 23 points, and Dwight Howard added 21 points (18 in the paint) and 12 rebounds.
The Lakers shot 50.6% from the field and 33.3% from 3 to the Hornets’ 44.1% and 32.0%. They outscored the Hornets 28-12 on the fast break.