The Charlotte Hornets will play the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Both teams have several key players sidelined due to injuries. The Lakers are favored to win despite recent losses. The Hornets are looking to improve their season record.

Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-111.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Lakers, Hornets Announce Full Starting Lineups for Monday Game. The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets have announced their first fives ahead of their early Monday road tilt. Well, early for Lakers fans, anyway. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. PT in Charlotte.

With James out, the Lakers’ (7-3) other superstar, Luka Doncic has put up monster numbers early this season. He’s averaging a 37 points, 9.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game. He would be the league’s leading scorer, but has not played enough games to qualify.

With Austin Reaves' return and Luka Doncic's another big night, the Hornets vs. Lakers ended with LA's 121–111 win at Spectrum Center.

Luka Doncic puts on another dazzling offensive display, scoring 38 points as the Lakers bounce back from a blowout loss with a 121-111 win over Charlotte.

Despite the absence of LeBron James, the L.A. Lakers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-111 on Monday night behind 38 points from Luka Doncic.

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