Charlotte Hornets 135, Los Angeles Lakers 117
NBA · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Los Angeles Lakers 135–117 on 2026-01-15 in NBA play, a 18-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 9:46 swung win probability 51% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 30 | 34 | 40 | 31 | 135 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 39 | 16 | 38 | 24 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 9:46 swung win probability 51% → 76%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q2 16-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 6:51 (win probability 13% → 0% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q1 9:46 | 51% → 76% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q1 7:47 | 71% → 90% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q4 6:51 | 13% → 0% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q4 0:49 | 0% → 0% |