- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Spectrum Sportsnet
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The Charlotte Hornets (14-26) are set to visit crypto.com Arena on Thursday to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (24-14).
The Hornets recently faced the Clippers, suffering a defeat with a score of 117-109. Charlotte achieved a field goal percentage of 48.9% (43 of 88) while sinking 10 out of their 33 attempts from downtown. At the free-throw line, they hit 13 of 17 for a rate of 76.5%. On the boards, they tallied 49 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and dished out 24 assists, alongside 5 turnovers and 3 steals. Defensively, the Hornets permitted their opponent to shoot 44.6% from the field on 41 of 92 shooting attempts. Meanwhile, the Lakers recorded 22 assists and achieved 7 steals, gathering 37 rebounds (9 offensive, 28 defensive) along with 4 blocks. Overall, Los Angeles shot 81.0% from the charity stripe hitting 17 of 21 attempts and converted 18 out of 49 three-point attempts. Charlotte committed 17 fouls, while the Clippers committed 15.
LaMelo Ball made a significant impact during the game, shooting 45.8% from the field and providing 5 assists. He played for 32 minutes, grabbed 9 rebounds, and scored 25 points on 11 of 24 shooting.
Entering this match, Charlotte stands at 14-26 for the season. They’re averaging 116.1 points per game (17th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 45.9%. The Hornets are connecting on 37.0% of their three-point attempts (610 of 1,647) and 81.1% from the charity stripe. As a team, they average 45.3 rebounds per game and have recorded 1,057 assists so far this season, ranking 11th in the league. However, they’re turning the ball over 15.6 times per game and committing 19.3 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Hornets force 12.7 turnovers per game while conceding 21.0 fouls. They allow opposing teams to shoot 37.6% from three-point range and are currently 18th in points allowed per game (116.7). Charlotte has given up 48.1% shooting (1,731 of 3,601) and allows 40.2 rebounds per game, ranking 26th in assists allowed with 1,116 so far this season.
In their previous matchup, the Lakers secured a victory with a final score of 141-116 against the Hawks. In terms of rebounding, Los Angeles allowed Atlanta to grab 32 rebounds (12 offensive). They shot 28.3% from beyond the arc (13 of 46) and 72.2% from the free-throw line (13 of 18). The Lakers permitted the Hawks to shoot 45 out of 100 from the field (45.0%) while finishing strong, shooting 57.8% overall (48 of 83). From three-point territory, Los Angeles made 19 out of 34 attempts (55.9%) and hit 26 out of 30 free throws for an impressive 86.7%. The Hawks committed 23 fouls, allowing the Lakers to take 30 attempts from the charity stripe. The Lakers also forced 16 turnovers and made 2 steals during the contest while accumulating 37 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 47.
LeBron James played a crucial role for the Lakers, scoring 31 points on 12 of 20 shooting (60.0%) while grabbing 9 rebounds and providing 10 assists in 33 minutes on the court.
Los Angeles holds a record of 24-14 this season. On offense, they are shooting 49.8% from the field, ranking 2nd in the NBA. The Lakers have scored a total of 4,426 points (116.5 per game) and average 41.5 rebounds per game. They dish out 25.1 assists per game (22nd in the league) and turn the ball over 15.3 times each contest while committing 19.7 fouls. Their free-throw shooting is at 77.8%.
Defensively, the Lakers concede 37.1% on three-pointers (514 of 1,387) and allow opponents to shoot 79.2% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 27.4 assists and 40.3 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd and 3rd in the league, respectively. The Lakers are 17th in points allowed per game, averaging 116.4 while forcing 15.0 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 48.7% from the field (28th in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Charlotte
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