Anthony Davis had 29 points (7 during an 11-0 run in the first quarter) and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-101.
The Lakers took control with a 21-4 run bridging the third and fourth quarters and led by as many as 20.
LeBron James had 20 points (14 in the fourth quarter) and 12 assists. Dwight Howard added 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks on 8 for 8 shooting off the bench, and Quinn Cook had 12 points and 8 assists off the bench. James scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter.
For the Hornets, Miles Bridges scored a career-high 23 points, and Cody Zeller added 19 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks on 9 for 13 shooting. Terry Rozier scored 19 points.
The Lakers shot 52.7% from the field and 35.5% from 3 to the Hornets’ 38.5% and 28.6%. They outscored the Hornets 74-44 in the paint. The Hornets were outscored 12-2 in 3 minutes with Williams, Monk, Bacon, Graham and Washington on the floor together.