Hornets defeat Lakers 100-97, ending seven-game home streak

The Charlotte Hornets achieved a surprising 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on February 19, ending their three-game losing streak. Miles Bridges scored 29 points while LaMelo Ball contributed 27, helping the Hornets overcome a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The game shifted momentum when the Hornets launched a 20-1 run, aided by the ejection of Lakers' Austin Reaves late in the third quarter. Despite a strong finish from LeBron James, who scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth, he missed two critical shots that could have forced overtime. Luka Doncic also struggled, finishing with only 14 points on poor shooting. The loss marked the end of the Lakers' seven-game home winning streak, as they now prepare for a match against the Portland Trail Blazers.