Luka Doncic’s struggles continued as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Charlotte Hornets 100-97. Doncic had a disappointing night, scoring just 14 points on 5-18 shooting, with 11 rebounds and eight assists.¹ This performance comes after Doncic admitted to struggling with rust, having missed a significant amount of time this season.²
The Lakers’ loss was marked by poor offense and a lack of team chemistry. They committed 18 turnovers, with Doncic accounting for six of them. LeBron James tried to carry the team, scoring 26 points with seven rebounds and 11 assists, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Hornets’ strong performance.
Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 29 points, six rebounds, and five steals, while LaMelo Ball added 27 points, five rebounds, and six assists. The Lakers’ loss drops them to 32-21 on the season, and fans are starting to worry about Doncic’s integration into the team.³
