Led by LeBron James 37 points, eight rebounds and six assists, the Lakers defeated the Hornets, 116-105. Dennis Schroder added 22 points, four rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers in the victory, while LaMelo Ball tallied 26 points, five rebounds and seven assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Lakers improve to 28-13 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 20-20.