The Los Angeles Lakers took care of an easy fixture on their schedule by blowing the Charlotte Hornets out in a 133-112 win. Despite a competitive first half, the Lakers took over the game as it went on and picked up a much-needed comfortable win where their stars got to rest in the fourth quarter.
133 pic.twitter.com/1YXAeJE1RZ
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 29, 2023
Fans were excited to see everything go according to plan for the Lakers.
Lakers winning in a blowout, Bron and AD are generational
Austin Reaves is special can’t complain
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) December 29, 2023
Fans loved seeing LeBron and AD put together an instant classic celebration after a sensational play by Austin Reaves.
Bron & AD are friendship goals 😂 pic.twitter.com/CmpbmBoAlq
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) December 29, 2023
People were stunned as the Lakers looked really competitive in the minutes without LeBron and Davis.
The Lakers increased a lead? With LeBron and AD sitting? Is that legal?
— Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) December 29, 2023
Fans were loving what Austin Reaves did on the night.
Austin “PLAYMAKA” Reaves! pic.twitter.com/6nHbNbexJB
— E Booker✊🏾 (@E_Book88) December 29, 2023
Fans were happy to see LeBron and AD get a chance to sit in the fourth quarter.
It would be impressive if AD & LeBron could rest for the remainder of this game
Really respect the role players stepping up to extend the league while AD & LeBron sat down!!
— Raquel 🫶🏾 (@SOULbeautifulme) December 29, 2023
Fans compared LeBron James and Stephen Curry, arguing that James is better because of the ease in which he played in a low-scoring game while Curry struggled against the Heat.
Lebron pulled at 17 points because the Lakers are blowing them out.
Steph pulled at 13 points because they were getting blown out. Levels pic.twitter.com/LhHAY1FluP
— Pepé Silvia ⚜️ (@SlayYoung23) December 29, 2023
Fans think Anthony Davis’ form is going underappreciated.
AD been as good as any player in the league in December. Team being this bad is really embarrassing
— D.O.C (@DOC323123) December 29, 2023
The Lakers were led by Anthony Davis, who had 26 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks. LeBron James overcame early scoring struggles to end the night with 17 points and 11 assists He scored 12 points in the third quarter, taking over and putting the game out of reach for Charlotte. D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves had 16 points each, with Max Christie having a phenomenal two-way stint where he scored 10 points.
The Hornets had a hot start to the game but trailed off as the Lakers took over in the third quarter. They had five double-digit scorers on the night, with Miles Bridges dropping 20, Terry Rozier scoring 18, Brandon Miller scoring 17, Nick Richards notching 11, and Bryce McGowens putting up 10 points. They were a wreck defensively and got punished by the Lakers, who entered this game with the 25th offensive rating in the NBA.
The Lakers Need A Win Streak To Find Their Place In The West Again
The Lakers started the season with streaky form, but it was good enough to have him within the top six of the West at the start of December. A month where they’ve gone 6-7 has not been good for their position in the West standings. After tonight’s win, they’re 17-15 and sit as the seventh seed in the West. They’re a game behind the sixth-seeded Dallas Mavericks, who are currently on a two-game losing streak.
The Lakers should be able to maintain their position as a play-in team even if they are average through the rest of the season, but the goal for this franchise has always been a title. They’ll still be aiming for a top-four seed and are linked to various difference-making players around the league to heighten their ceiling. Dejounte Murray and Zach LaVine are at the top of their reported wishlist, but the team could go for depth-building moves by targeting the likes of Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale.
The Lakers will hope to win their remaining games in December to enter the New Year in a strong position. They face the Timberwolves and Pelicans, both challenging fixtures against teams in front of them in the standings.
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