Luka Doncic poured in 38 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers pulled away from the Charlotte Hornets in a 121-111 victory Monday night.

Doncic made 14 of 28 shots from the field, sinking five 3-pointers. He has played in seven games this season, and this was his fourth-highest point total.

Austin Reaves added 24 points and Rui Hachimura had 21 points for the Lakers, who have won five of their six road outings. Deandre Ayton added 14 points and Marcus Smart had 13 points and a season-high seven steals.

The Lakers tightened up on defense after the first quarter, when Charlotte put up 40 points. Los Angeles also ended up shooting 50% from the field.

Miles Bridges hit seven 3-point shots on the way to a season-high 34 points for the Hornets, who took their third consecutive loss and

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