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The Los Angeles Lakers are set to clash with the Charlotte Hornets in an exciting NBA matchup, which will tip off at 10:30 pm ET tonight. The Lakers are a prominent team of the Western Conference, and have elite players like LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves.
They have won 24 matches out of the 34 games played this season, which rates them at 4.5 points ahead of the Charlotte Hornets. As for the Charlotte Hornets, they have been the 2k25 Summer League Champion, with Kon Knueppel being the league’s MVP. Besides, they have won 14 out of 40 matches this season and are reliant on players like LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets - When and Where to Watch the Game
The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Charlotte Hornets at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The match is scheduled to tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET on January 15, 2026, exclusively on FDSSE and SportsNet LA. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets - Expected Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
- Luka Doncic (PG)
- LeBron James (PF)
- Rui Hachimura (SF)
- Marcus Smart (SG)
- Deandre Ayton (C)
Charlotte Hornets
- LaMelo Ball (PG)
- Kon Knueppel (SG)
- Brandon Miller (SF)
- Miles Bridges (PF)
- Ryan Kalkbrenner (C)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets - Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
- Jaxon Hayes - QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)
- Austin Reaves - OUT (gastrocnemius strain)
- Adou Thiero - OUT (right MCL sprain)
Charlotte Hornets
- Collin Sexton - QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)
- Moussa Diabete - QUESTIONABLE (hip soreness)
- Mason Plumlee - OUT (groin)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets - Game Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers have scored over 233.5 points while playing 18 games out of the 38 this season. They have elite players like Luka Doncic, who has averaged 33.4 points, 8.8 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game.
LeBron James, on the other hand, has delivered exceptionally, while averaging 22.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game, in the 2025-2026 season. The Charlotte Hornets and their opponent have combined scores over 233.5 points in 17 games this season. Their key players, like Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges, have delivered exceptional scores this season, and while the Lakers are favored more tonight, the Hornets, with their elite players, can turn the tables. Also read: San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks (01-15-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more
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