Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Gameday > Jordan Clarkson Leads Late Charge, Lakers Notch Comeback Win Against Hornets
Gameday

Jordan Clarkson Leads Late Charge, Lakers Notch Comeback Win Against Hornets

Matthew Moreno
Published: 12/09/2017
3 Min Read
SHARE

In a game of runs, the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 110-99 win over the Charlotte Hornets in what was a homecoming for Brandon Ingram. He didn’t produce an explosive performance but scored 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting and grabbed six rebounds.

Ingram was one of six Lakers to score in double-digits on the night. Jordan Clarkson led the team with 22 points, 14 of which came in the fourth quarter. He also did a stellar job looking for his teammates, particularly during a second-quarter run that erased a deficit.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in with 15 points, Brook Lopez scored 13 points, and Kyle Kuzma had and Julius Randle each had 12 points to help the attack off the bench.

Kuzma also pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds to notch his eighth double-double this season and third in the last four games. It was a bit of a bounce-back night for the rookie, as he was held to a season-worst three points against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Meanwhile, Lopez did the bulk of his damage from behind the arc, knocking down a trio of 3-pointers and doing his part to lure Dwight Howard away from the basket. As seems to be the case whenever he matches up against the Lakers, Howard had a little extra burst to his step.

And with it came multiple instances in which Howard exchanged words with various Lakers. He tied for the team-high with 21 points and led the Hornets with rebounds. Kemba Walker got the better of the point-guard matchup in the scoring department, finishing with 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting.

Lonzo Ball again played with aggression in the early minutes, though it was tempered by his two fouls in the first quarter. He scored just five points but had five rebounds and led all players with nine assists.

Since snapping their season-worst five-game losing streak, the Lakers are on a modest two-game winning streak and have notched consecutive road victories. Los Angeles went on a 21-6 run midway through the fourth quarter to pull away from the Hornets.

WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION? CHECK OUT THE NEW FORUM CLUB

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Brandon IngramCharlotte HornetsDwight HowardJordan ClarksonLos Angeles Lakers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?