Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) guards against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) walks off the court and and to the locker room after tripping during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee, left, talks with guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James directs a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts as he trips over Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis reacts after dunking against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, top left, dunks over Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, reacts after tripping over Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)