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Luka Doncic’s 38 points and thunderous third-quarter dunk powered the Lakers to a 121-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Austin Reaves returned from injury to score 24 points while Rui Hachimura added 21 as the Lakers bounced back from a blowout loss to Atlanta.

The Lakers (8-3) are nearing full roster strength with LeBron James progressing in his sciatica recovery.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For once, Luka Doncic had to serve the punishment. For not hitting any half-court shots during his pregame warmup, Doncic had to drop to the court and give his coaching staff pushups.

The exercise seemingly powered him up for the two-handed dunk to come.

Doncic dazzled in the Lakers’ 121-1

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