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.

Anthony Davis set season highs with 42 points and 23 rebounds to help the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night.

It's a big one at Spectrum Center tonight as the Charlotte Hornets look to continue playing good basketball as they welcome in LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and

LaMelo Ball entered Monday night as the NBA’s fourth-highest scorer and leads the league in fourth-quarter points, field goals and made 3-pointers.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left the game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury. He will not return.