A five-game Western Conference journey got off to a bad start for the Hornets, as they suffered a season-high 25-point loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday night in Denver. Most glaringly, Charlotte committed 17 turnovers leading to 20 opposing points, coughing it up regularly in the paint, while also failing to convert several makeable attempts around the rim throughout the first half. It didn’t take long before the scoring struggles inevitably trickled over to the defensive end, a dynamic that needs to be rectified quickly heading into tonight’s game versus the Lakers.
Lakers Continuing to Adjust to Anthony Davis’ Absence
The Lakers have been without superstar center Anthony Davis since Feb.