Photos: Lakers defeat Charlotte Hornets, 120-101

Lakers center Dwight Howard blocks a shot by Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham in front of forward Cody Zeller during the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, battles Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon for a loose ball during the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Alex Caruso slam dunks over Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington during the Lakers’ 120-101 win at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers coach Frank Vogel argues with officials during first half of the Lakers’ win over the Charlotte Hornets.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Dwight Howard is fouled by Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon (7) during the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Dwight Howard slam dunks over Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller during the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, and forward LeBron James flex after a basket against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers star LeBron James puts up a shot as he drives past Charlotte defenders during the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers star Anthony Davis, right, is fouled by Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller during the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, and Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller recoil in pain after battling for a rebound during the Lakers’ 120-101 victory.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, left, steals the ball from Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier during the first half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers star LeBron James flexes during the Lakers’ 120-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center on Oct. 27, 2019.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)