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Sanjesh Singh

Lakers player grades from overtime win vs. Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers went to overtime against the Charlotte Hornets and won, 126-123.

After a back-and-forth affair in the first half, including a hot start for DeAndre Jordan, L.A. started to take control in the third quarter despite trailing.

Rajon Rondo and Anthony Davis developed a strong two-man game that kept Los Angeles’ offense flowing, and the Lakers eventually grew the lead to double-digits in the fourth quarter.

However, Los Angeles couldn’t hold its 14-point lead for the duration of regulation. Charlotte made a late run, including five straight free throws for LaMelo Ball after L.A. had three technical fouls called, and the game went to overtime.

The Lakers used a 7-0 run in OT to pull out a win. Here’s how the players graded individually:

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