The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets game will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 10:30 PM ET, at Crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers are in sixth place in the Western Conference with a 20-16 record. They have dropped their last two games, most recently losing 97-118 to the Dallas Mavericks.
The Hornets, with an 8-27 record, are 13th in the Eastern Conference. In their latest game, they broke a ten-game losing streak with a 115-104 win over the Phoenix Suns. In their 67 regular-season games, the Lakers have won 42 times, while the Hornets have won 25.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets: Prediction
The Lakers are averaging 111.8 points per game this season, ranking 15th in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 114 points per game, placing them 20th. On the boards, they struggle, ranking 26th with 41.4 rebounds per game and 18th in rebounds allowed at 44.3. Los Angeles makes 11.9 three-pointers per game, ranking 25th, and shoots 35.4% from beyond the arc, placing them 18th in the league.
The Hornets score 106.1 points per game, second-worst in the NBA, while allowing 112.2 points, ranking 15th in defense. They excel at rebounding, ranking 4th with 46.2 rebounds per game, though they allow 44.4, placing 19th. Charlotte makes 14.3 three-pointers per game (8th in the league), but their shooting percentage of 34.1% ranks 23rd.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers
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PG Austin Reaves
SG Max Christie
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Anthony Davis
Charlotte Hornets
PG LaMelo Ball
SG Brandon Miller
SF Josh Green
PF Miles Bridges
C Mark Williams
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets: Injuries Update
Jared Vanderbilt and Christian Wood of the Lakers are out due to knee injuries, Jalen Hood-Schifino is out due to a hamstring injury, and Cameron Reddish is questionable because of a back issue.
The Hornets have two players listed as unavailable. Grant Williams is out for the season with an ACL injury, and Tre Mann is out due to a back injury.
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