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New year, same Hornets as Charlotte falls to Los Angeles Lakers

By Evan Birchmore

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 02: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 02, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 02: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 02, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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What went wrong for the Charlotte Hornets?

LeBron James goes off

LeBron James had a performance to remember, posting 43 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists on 61.5% shooting. James’ 43 points are the fourth-most by any player in a game against Charlotte since the beginning of the 2020-21 season.

Gordon Hayward gets hurt (again)

Gordon Hayward left the game in the fourth quarter due to left hamstring soreness. Hayward was having a forgettable night before exiting, posting 8 points on 2/9 shooting and having a game-worst -19 plus-minus. Hayward has already missed 17 games this season with a shoulder injury and may be missing more with this latest injury.

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