LeBron James 26 points but misses two 3-point attempts right before the buzzer, Luka Doncic struggles with his shot and Austin Reaves’ ejection proves costly as the Lakers drop another game to one

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their first game back since the 2025 All-Star break. LeBron James scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter. The Charlotte Hornets won 100-97. LOS ANGELES - The NBA All-Star break is over and teams are back to business with the playoffs fast approaching.

The Charlotte Hornets (14-39) opened the NBA's post-All-Star break schedule with a dramatic 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21), snapping both their three-game losing streak and a four-game skid against the Lakers.