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Lakers’ Luka Doncic erupts on ref after savagely posterizing Hornets player

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Luka Doncic went off on a referee following a play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Doncic is progressing through his second season with the Lakers and is off to a historic start as Los Angeles has shined as one of the best teams in the Western Conference.

Doncic has showcased remarkable conditioning and form, dunking the ball more frequently. This was certainly evident in a play with four minutes remaining in the third quarter. Doncic got past his defender and leapt in the air for a two-handed jam. Feeling he got contact en route to the dunk, he barked at the referee for not calling a foul on the play.

### How Luka Doncic and the Lakers Played Against the Hornets

Luka Doncic continues to shine as one of the best players in the NBA, leading the Lakers to a 121-111 victory over the Hornets. The game was close between the two sides throughout the first half. Charlotte led 40-36 before Los Angeles responded with a 29-23 second quarter to take a two-point lead at halftime.

It wasn’t until the third quarter that the Lakers took control, outscoring the Hornets 31-15 in the period. This gave the visitors the cushion they needed to secure the win.

Steals and turnovers made a significant difference in this matchup. The Lakers prevailed in both categories by making 12 steals while limiting their turnovers to just 11. The Hornets, conversely, turned the ball over 23 times and managed only six steals.

Five players scored in double digits for Los Angeles, including Doncic. He finished with a stat line of 38 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and a steal. Doncic shot 14-of-28 from the field, including 5-of-15 from beyond the arc, and was perfect from the free-throw line going 5-of-5.

Austin Reaves contributed 24 points and seven assists, Rui Hachimura added 21 points and three rebounds, while Deandre Ayton put up 14 points and six rebounds. Marcus Smart also made an impact with 13 points, seven steals, and six assists.

### Looking Ahead

The Lakers will look forward to their next matchup, remaining on the road as they face the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 12 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball has perfect response to favorite part of 11th triple-double

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LaMelo Ball made his thoughts on his triple-double performance clear after the Charlotte Hornets’ 139-113 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening.

In 35 minutes of action, Ball filled up the stat sheet. He finished with a triple-double of 38 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals. He shot 13-of-25 from the field, including 5-of-12 from beyond the arc, and was perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 7 attempts. This marked the 11th triple-double of his career, further showcasing his willingness to be active in multiple areas of the game.

When asked by a reporter about the favorite part of his performance, Ball needed just two words for his response.

“You had your 11th triple-double today: 38 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals. Which one of those stats means the most to you?” the reporter asked.

“The win. The win means the most,” Ball said.

### How LaMelo Ball and the Hornets Played Against the Wizards

LaMelo Ball’s impressive performance led the Hornets to their first road win of the season against the Wizards. Washington started strong, holding a 62-51 lead at halftime. However, the Hornets mounted a powerful comeback in the second half, outscoring the Wizards 88-51 over the final 24 minutes to secure the win in dominant fashion.

The difference in the matchup came down to perimeter shooting, rebounding, and turnovers. The Hornets excelled in all three categories, making 15 three-pointers and grabbing 52 rebounds while limiting their turnovers to just 11. Meanwhile, the Wizards managed only 10 triples, 40 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

Charlotte saw contributions from six players scoring in double digits alongside Ball. Miles Bridges had a solid outing with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a steal. He shot 6-of-16 overall, including 1-of-7 from downtown, and was nearly perfect from the free-throw line at 9-of-10.

Collin Sexton added 20 points and three assists, Kon Knueppel scored 20 points with six rebounds, Sion James contributed 13 points and four assists, and Moussa Diabate provided a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Hornets will look forward to their next matchup, which will also be on the road. They face the Miami Heat on October 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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