James and Doncic struggle as Hornets upset Lakers

The Charlotte Hornets won the NBA game 100-97 against the Los Angeles Lakers with the help of LaMelo Ball, who had 27 points.

The fixture, which was rearranged following the wildfires in Los Angeles, was the first game since the All-Star break.

LeBron James and Luka Doncic struggled to connect in their third game together since the Slovenian was traded from the Dallas Mavericks, so the rest appeared to be doing the Lakers little.

The Hornets had 29 points in front of Miles Bridges, but Ball’s lay-up and two free throws came in the final 15 seconds, which included a lay-up and two free throws.

James, who scored 16 of his 26 points in the final quarter, missed twice from three-point range in a bid to tie the match.

Doncic managed 14 points and 11 assists.

It was just the second win in 11 games for the Hornets, who are 14th in the 15-team eastern conference.