Anthony Davis scores 21 points in the first quarter and helps the Lakers survive a late surge by the Charlotte Hornets in the Lakers' 112-107 victory.

Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

In a thrilling NBA matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, two former Michigan State Spartans squared off on the court: Max

Following Anthony Davis' monster performance against the Charlotte Hornets, Austin Reaves raved about his teammate's first quarter outburst.

Tampoco es que se lo pusieran muy complicado, pero Anthony Davis sometió a la defensa de los Charlotte Hornets para imponerse por 112-107. The pivot of the Lakers destacó con 42 puntos y 23 rebotes mediante un 17 de 28 en el lanzamiento.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves reveals how the Charlotte Hornets were desperate to defend their superstar Anthony Davis.

One catalyst for the Hornets was Bridges, who scored a team-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds, which tied center Mark Williams for Charlotte’s best. On top of his scoring, Bridges usually draws the defensive assignment against the opposing team’s best player. He guarded Lakers forward LeBron James, who scored 22 points.

Anthony Davis delivered a masterclass performance with 42 points and 23 rebounds, propelling the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds ... who never trailed. Miles Bridges had 26 points for the Hornets, who lost LaMelo Ball in the second quarter to a left ...

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-107. The Lakers started the game hot, taking a 23-point lead in the first half. But the Hornets were able to cut the lead down and turn it into a three-point game in the final seconds.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson had 20 points and six assists for the Knicks, who scored 143 points for the second straight game and won their fourth straight. New York (31-16) won for the 16th time in its past 22 games.