Overview
- Tip-off is set for 10:30 PM ET in Los Angeles with the Lakers entering at 24-14 and the Hornets at 14-26.
- The game airs on FanDuel Sports Network Extra and streams on NBA League Pass and Fubo, with regional restrictions possible.
- Los Angeles snapped a three-game skid by beating the Hawks 141-116, led by LeBron James’ 31 points with nine rebounds and 10 assists and a strong night from Luka Dončić.
- Charlotte’s last outing was a 117-109 loss to the Clippers, highlighted by LaMelo Ball’s 25 points and Moussa Diabaté’s 13-point, 15-rebound effort.
- Pregame statuses list Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté and guard Collin Sexton as questionable and Mason Plumlee out, with the Lakers listing Jaxson Hayes questionable and Austin Reaves and Adou Thiero out.