Lakers Stunned Again! Hornets Deliver Crushing Upset as LeBron Shifts Focus to Bryce’s Jaw-Dropping Move

The Los Angeles Lakers’ struggles show no sign of slowing down. After a disappointing loss to the Utah Jazz before the All-Star break ended their six-game winning streak, the Lakers were eager to bounce back with what should have been a straightforward home victory against the Charlotte Hornets. However, the visiting team had other plans, pulling off an upset that left LeBron James and his squad stunned.

The game took a frustrating turn in the third quarter when Austin Reaves was ejected after receiving back-to-back technical fouls for arguing with the officials. Without him, the Lakers had to rely even more on their stars, but LeBron James and Luka Dončić both struggled from the field. Despite their shooting woes, the Lakers fought until the final moments. In the closing seconds, LeBron drained a deep three-pointer to bring the game within one point, giving Los Angeles a glimmer of hope for overtime. But in the end, the Hornets held firm, sealing a stunning victory.

While many expected James to dwell on the tough loss, he instead turned his attention elsewhere. Just minutes after leaving the locker room, LeBron took to social media to share a highlight of his son, Bryce James, executing a smooth jelly layup against multiple defenders. Praising the move, he wrote, “TOO SMOOTH!!!!” on his Instagram story. Perhaps it was a way to distract himself from the Lakers’ latest setback, or maybe it was simply a proud father celebrating his son’s talent. Either way, the Lakers’ rough night ended with LeBron focusing on the next generation of basketball greatness.