The Charlotte Hornets will host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Spectrum Center on Monday, January 27, 2025. Keeping the Hornets’ recent struggles in mind really makes this seem like an easy game for LeBron James and Co. The Hornets are currently 14th in the East and hold a record of 12-30. Surely, they shouldn’t be able to get a result against the Lakers, who sit fifth in the West.
Continue reading to learn more about the matchup, including injury reports, start time, where to watch, and more.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets: Projected starting five
Charlotte Hornets projected starting five
Player
| PTS
| REB
| AST
|
LaMelo Ball
| 28.9
| 5.4
| 7.5
|
Josh Green
| 7.3
| 2.9
| 1.5
|
Nick Smith Jr.
| 6.1
| 1.7
| 1.4
|
Miles Bridges
| 18.6
| 7.3
| 3.6
|
Mark Williams
| 15.7
| 9.4
| 2.4
|
Los Angeles Lakers projected starting five
Player
| PTS
| REB
| AST
|
Austin Reaves
| 18.4
| 4.1
| 6.1
|
Max Christie
| 8.3
| 2.6
| 1.3
|
LeBron James
| 23.7
| 7.6
| 9.0
|
Rui Hachimura
| 12.2
| 5.3
| 1.5
|
Anthony Davis
| 25.9
| 11.9
| 3.5
|
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change.)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets: Key players to watch
Los Angeles Lakers key players
- Anthony Davis
- LeBron James
Charlotte Hornets key players
- LaMelo Ball
- Miles Bridges
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets injury report
Lakers injury report
Player
| Status
| Injury
|
Anthony Davis
| Game time decision
| Foot
|
Rui Hachimura
| Game time decision
| Calf
|
Jalen Hood-Schifino
| Out
| Hamstring
|
LeBron James
| Game time decision
| Foot
|
Gabe Vincent
| Game time decision
| Knee
|
Christian Wood
| Out
| Knee
|
Hornets injury report
Player
| Status
| Injury
|
Tre Mann
| Out
| Back
|
Cody Martin
| Out
| Abdomen
|
Brandon Miller
| Out for season
| Wrist
|
Grant Williams
| Out for season
| Knee
|
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets: Team stats
Statistics
| Lakers
| Hornets
|
Record
| 25-18
| 12-30
|
Standings
| 5th
| 14th
|
Home/Away
| 9-12
| 8-14
|
Offensive Rating
| 13th
| 28th
|
Defensive Rating
| 22nd
| 14th
|
Net Rating
| 19th
| 24th
|
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets: Previous matchups
The Lakers last played the Hornets on February 5, 2024. The Lakers were able to win that tightly contested game with a six-point margin. D’Angelo Russell showed up big recording 28 points for the Lakers while
Anthony Davis also did his part putting up 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Miles Bridges scored 41 points but couldn’t lead his team to the win. This upcoming match will be the first Lakers vs Hornets matchup of the 2024/25 season.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets: Leading players
Stat
| Lakers (Leader)
| Hornets (Leader)
|
Points
| 25.9 - Anthony Davis
| 28.9 - LaMelo Ball
|
Rebounds
| 11.9 - Anthony Davis
| 9.4 - Mark Williams
|
Assists
| 9.0 - LeBron James
| 7.5 - LaMelo Ball
|
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The Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets will air from the Spectrum Center on Monday, January 27, 2025. The match kicks off at 7:00 PM ET.
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets: Streaming details and more
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network - Charlotte and WSOC 9
- Streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass
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