The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.

The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled out one of their big man against the Utah Jazz because of a left elbow injury.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic did it all on Thursday as they beat the Utah Jazz for third time this season.

Luka Doncic made franchise history with his 45-point triple-double as LA clinched a 143-135 win in the Jazz vs. Lakers game.

This will be just the second game this season that Markkanen will miss, and the Jazz could be in trouble without him. In his lone absence, the Jazz suffered a 31-point loss to the

After losing three of their first five games in December, LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers have bounced back with two consecutive wins. The first was against the Phoenix Suns, where the ageless wonder had a back-and-forth against forever foe Dillon Brooks.

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Los Angeles Clippers after Luka Dončić scored 45 points in the Lakers' 143-135 victory against the Utah Jazz

Perimeter defense was a major concern for the Lakers in their playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, with James and Rui Hachimura finding themselves unable to pick up the predictable slack left by Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic on that end of the floor.

Watch Clippers vs. Lakers on Dec. 20 with TV channel, streaming options, and game info as LeBron James and LA face struggling rivals.