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    LAL
    Los Angeles LakersLakersLAL
    18-11, 7-7 Away
    128
    18-11, 7-7 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Lakers
    LAL
    32254031128
    Hornets
    CHA
    22281733100
    CHA
    Charlotte HornetsHornetsCHA
    14-15, 10-7 Home
    100
    14-15, 10-7 Home

    Los Angeles Lakers @ Charlotte Hornets

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    LAL
    LAL
    LAL lead season
    1-0
    CHA
    CHA
    128
    Game 1@ CHA
    Final
    100
    129
    Game 2@ LAL
    Final
    115

    Game Information

    Charlotte, NC

    Spectrum Center
    TWC SN

    Referee:Brent Barnaky

    Referee:Curtis Blair

    Referee:David Guthrie

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    2026-27 Standings

    Western Conference
    PacificWLPCTGBSTRK
    LA Lakers92.818-W5
    Golden State73.7001.5W7
    Phoenix35.3754.5W2
    LA Clippers27.2226W1
    Sacramento19.1007.5L3
    Eastern Conference
    SoutheastWLPCTGBSTRK
    Atlanta74.636-W4
    Miami46.4002.5W1
    Washington46.4002.5L3
    Charlotte37.3003.5L6
    Orlando27.2224L4
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