Hornets vs Lakers LIVE in NBA: Lakers win 101-93, Kuzma leads the scoring with 24 points

Hornets vs Lakers LIVE: Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers-Apr 14- NBA LIVE stream, Watch Online, Schedules, Date, India time, Live Score, Result Updates, Standings: Lakers win 101-93, Kuzma leads the scoring with 24 points

Hornets vs Lakers Quarter 4

About the biggest penalty, you can have on one trip is a flagrant 1 on a 3-point attempt, which CHA drew on THT when THT’s foot made contact with Darling’s foot in the landing zone.

LAL had been up 11, but Darling hit all 3 FT’s, and CHA kept possession, before turning it over.

.@Calebmartin14 can get 🆙#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/71L63drYq6

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 14, 2021

The 13th 3 for LAL comes from Schroder, his 2nd, which has the Lakers up 84-75 with 7:44 to play. CHA had trimmed the margin to 4 early in the period.

LAL locked things down defensively for the final 5 minutes of the 3rd Q, allowing only 2 points to the Hornets, with
Alex Caruso leading the charge on that end.

Meanwhile, Matthews hit 4 straight FT’s, while McLemore and Schroder added late buckets to allow a 76-66 lead after 3.

Hornets vs Lakers Quarter 3

B2B turnovers forced by, you guessed it, Alex Caruso. LAL up 68-64 with 2 min. left in the 3rd Q.

Montrezl Harrell was terrific for LAL in March:

28.9 mpg, 19.5 ppg, 64.6% FG’s, 7.8 rpg

In April, he’s cooled considerably with decreased minutes:

17.5 mpg, 7.3 ppg, 43.2% FG’s, 5.8 rpg

Kyle Kuzma has hit 4 straight 3’s to reach 20 points after a slow shooting start (0 for 4 from 3), putting LAL up 64-62 midway through the 3rd Q.

Shake ➡️ Dish ➡️ BOOM@MilesBridges x @bismackbiyombo #AllFly pic.twitter.com/7W6065kgwV

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 14, 2021

The Hornets led 48-39 with 2:52 left, before:

– Kuzma 3
– Schroder 2
– Schroder 3
– Kuzma 3
– Kuzma dunk

CHA got just 1 hoop in that 13-2 stretch, and LAL leads 52-50 into halftime.

No. 4️⃣ for the 4️⃣-point play 👌@Devonte4Graham | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/6uFZFz6EUr

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 14, 2021

Hornets vs Lakers Quarter 2

Increasingly seeing the THT poke away with those long arms. His most recent theft led to a layup on the other end. Gotta protect the ball when he’s lurking.

Kyle Kuzma with the sledgehammer! 🔨🔨🔨 pic.twitter.com/fWRFGsBPOv

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 14, 2021

Kuz is cookin’ 🍲 pic.twitter.com/L4nblLkz0c

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 14, 2021

Alfonzo McKinnie is a very good offensive rebounder, which he’s shown on this trip; his put-back cut the deficit to 37-34 as LAL embark on their 2nd comeback in this early action.

LAL started the 2nd Q as poorly as they started the game, allowing a 13-3 run that erased their lead and has CHA up 35-28.

MARTINIZED‼️@cody_martin15 | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/UKET9qwJuc

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 14, 2021

Hornets vs Lakers Quarter 1

KCP’s having back spasms treated in the back. He’s probable to return.

LAL have found their touch on offense, using a 17-4 run to take a 23-17 lead after the slow start.

KCP, Caruso, and McLemore all have made 3’s after LAL started 0 for 8 from deep.

pic.twitter.com/nWMmKpllCJ

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 14, 2021

BEEautiful pocket pass by @Devonte4graham to @Bismackbiyombo!#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/ZAVMYTDApV

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 14, 2021

Far from an ideal start for the Lakers, who have collectively been way off from the perimeter, missing all 6 of their attempted 3’s, and 2 of 10 overall compared to Indy’s 5 of 10.

LAL trail 11-4 into the first time out.

Hornets vs Lakers Injury List and Starting 5

👋#AllFly | @HusqvarnaUSA pic.twitter.com/ndbTdDQvZB

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 13, 2021

Lakers starters at Charlotte: Schroder, KCP, THT, Kuzma, and Drummond.

(Horton-Tucker in for Morris, sliding Kuzma to the 4)

Update: Markieff Morris is out tonight due to the left ankle sprain suffered last night in New York.

Injury Report for the Hornets

PJ Washington (R Ankle Sprain) is out.
LaMelo Ball (R Wrist Fracture) is out.
Malik Monk (R Ankle Sprain) is out.
Gordon Hayward (R Foot Sprain) is out.
Terry Rozier (L Knee Tendinitis) is doubtful.

Gasol, Matthews, and Kuzma are good to go tonight at Charlotte. Alfonzo McKinnie has also been cleared from health and safety protocols and is available.

Hornets coach James Borrego confirmed that both Terry Rozier and P.J. Washington will be out tonight against the Lakers. They’re already missing LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward.

Borrego said “one of the (Martin) twins” will start, and either Zeller or Biyombo at the center.

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Match Details: Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers

Time: 05:30 A.M. (IST)

Date: 14-04-2021

Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte