The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets had an unusual game on Wednesday, facing off after their trade for Mark Williams fell apart. It was the first game Williams played for Charlotte since he reportedly failed his physical and then had to return to the team that had agreed on a deal that would send him to Los Angeles.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams got the last laugh on Wednesday night in the bizarre trade saga involving Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht. Earlier this month, the Lakers traded Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft picks to the Hornets for Williams.

One of the more puzzling parts of the trade deadline earlier this month was when the Lakers announced that their trade to acquire big man Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets was rescinded just 48 hours after it was announced.