INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The Charlotte Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 135-117, at Crypto.com Arena on January 12, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Jordan Teller was there to capture the following TST Images.

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LeBron James #23 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during start lineup introductions before an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a made shot during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets throws down a dunk during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks the shot by Sion James #4 of the Charlotte Hornets during an NBA basketball game, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets blocks the shot by Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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LeBron James #23 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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Josh Green #10 of the Charlotte Hornets lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots a three point shot over Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates after a made shot during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets drives towards the basket during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.

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LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets watches as his three point shot goes through the net during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday January 15, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.