The Charlotte Hornets (14-39) opened the NBA's post-All-Star break schedule with a dramatic 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21), snapping both their three-game losing streak and a four-game skid against the Lakers.

Luka Dončić is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he's likely back to full speed as well. Coach JJ Redick says Doncic probably won't have a minutes restriction this week after his deliberate start to his Lakers tenure before the All-Star break.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick said there won't be any minutes restriction placed on newly acquired superstar Luka Doncic as Los Angeles returns to action one day early.