Lakers vs Hornets
Thu, Jan 15
Final
Lakers
Lakers
(24 - 14)
117
-
135
Hornets
Hornets
(14 - 26)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 39 | 16 | 38 | 24 | 117 |
| Hornets | 30 | 34 | 40 | 31 | 135 |
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | FG
39
3
4
LaMelo Ball
CHA | #1 | G
30
6
11
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Lakers' elite offensive efficiency and star power at home should overpower a slumping Hornets team that struggles to defend the paint.
Key Analysis
- • The absence of Austin Reaves hurts Los Angeles' depth, but Charlotte missing Mason Plumlee significantly weakens their interior defense.
- • Luka Doncic and LeBron James give the Lakers a massive playmaking advantage over Charlotte's younger core of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
- • Charlotte allows opponents to shoot over 48% from the field, which creates a mismatch against a Lakers offense that ranks 2nd in field goal percentage.
- • Los Angeles carries momentum into this matchup after snapping a three-game losing streak with a season-high 141-point performance against Atlanta.
- • The Hornets hold a distinct advantage on the glass, ranking 8th in rebounding compared to the Lakers' 26th-ranked rebounding unit.
- • To steal a road victory, Charlotte must dominate the offensive boards and force turnovers to disrupt the Lakers' efficient half-court offense.
