At Spectrum Center, the Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The Hornets are having a challenging season with a 12-30 record, ranking 14th in the Eastern Conference. However, they recently ended a two-game losing streak with a 123-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
In comparison, the Lakers are doing a lot better, sitting 5th in the Western Conference with a 25-18 record. They’ve now won three games in a row, most recently defeating the Golden State Warriors 118-108. The two teams have faced off 67 times, with the Hornets winning 25 and the Lakers 42.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction
The Hornets are averaging 107.5 points per game this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in scoring. However, they give up 112.2 points per game, placing them 11th in points allowed. They are strong on the boards, ranking 4th in the NBA with 46.1 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow 44 rebounds per game, ranking 15th. Charlotte is also effective from beyond the arc, making 14.2 three-pointers per game, the 8th most in the league, though their shooting percentage of 34.5% ranks 25th.
Meanwhile, the Lakers score 111.5 points per game but allow 112.7, ranking 17th in offense and 15th in defense. They aren’t good when it comes to rebounding, ranking 28th with just 41.3 boards per game and 13th in rebounds allowed (43.7). Los Angeles also has trouble with three-point shooting, making 11.9 per game (4th worst in the NBA) with a 35.4% shooting percentage, ranking 19th.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Charlotte Hornets
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PG LaMelo Ball
SG Nick Smith Jr.
SF Josh Green
PF Miles Bridges
C Moussa Diabate
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Austin Reaves
SG Max Christie
SF Dalton Knecht
PF Lebron James
C Anthony Davis
Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries Update
The Hornets have Brandon Miller and Grant Williams out for the season due to wrist and ACL injuries. Cody Martin, Mark Williams, and Tre Mann are all day-to-day with core, foot, and back injuries.
Rui Hachimura and Jalen Hood-Schifino of the Lakers are both day-to-day due to calf and hamstring injuries. Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt are out with knee injuries.
