Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo in NBA Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers (24-14) host the Charlotte Hornets (14-26) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Thursday, January 15, at the Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers stake their solid home record when they host the Hornets on Thursday. Recently, they forged a dominant 141-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers' offense was firing on all cylinders, making 57.8% of their attempts from the field.
LeBron James flirted with a triple-double, producing a game-high 31 points, along with 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Luka Doncic put up 27 points and 12 assists, while Deandre Ayton hauled in 17 points and 18 boards.
It was a much-needed victory for the Lakers, who previously lost three games in a row. They still have a Top 10 offense, but they need to improve their 24th-ranked defensive rating (117.8).
As for the Hornets, they lost a 117-109 decision at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Hornets fought hard but couldn't contain the Clippers' offense down the stretch.
LaMelo Ball scored a team-high 25 markers, and the rest of the Hornets starters finished in double digits.
The Hornets have now lost three of their last four games, dropping them to 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets Form
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Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets Latest Matches
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Los Angeles Lakers against Charlotte Hornets : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
M. Smart
ForwardJ. Laravia
L. James
L. Ball
K. Knueppel
ForwardB. Miller
M. Bridges
Substitutes
K. Bufkin
D. Knecht
N. Smith Jr.
B. James
G. Vincent
ForwardD. Timme
M. Kleber
R. Hachimura
J. Vanderbilt
J. Green
S. James
T. Mann
P. Connaughton
C. Sexton
ForwardT. Salaun
G. Williams
Los Angeles Lakers - Charlotte Hornets Key Points
- The Lakers are coming off a 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
- The Hornets are coming off a 117-109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
- In their first meeting, the Lakers defeated the Hornets, 121-111.
- The Lakers have a better offensive rating than the Hornets.
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Our Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
After their offensive explosion against the Hawks, the Lakers look poised to sweep the season series against Charlotte. In their first matchup on November 10, the Lakers secured a comfortable 121-111 victory.
They'll continue to miss the services of Austin Reaves, but the Lakers still have enough arsenal. Expect LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Lakers to run up the score against the Hornets. Our prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets match is: Lakers (-5.5) cover the spread.
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