Hornets vs Lakers

The Lakers received another historic performance from LeBron James this past Friday vs. the Hawks, and they sadly may need another one for a .500 road trip.

You can follow Donny on Twitter at [@donny_mchenry.](https://twitter.com/donny_mchenry) - LeBron James is listed as probable (left ankle soreness) on the injury report. He trails only Joel Embiid (34.8) and Luka Doncic (37.2), with no one in the association over the age of 30 — let alone nearing the age of 38 that LeBron turned on Friday — averaging 30+ in that same 10-game sample size. (left ankle sprain) is questionable. (left hand sprain) will be out. But before they return home to their loved ones, they’ll have to try not to overlook the [Charlotte Hornets](https://www.atthehive.com) who will be hosting the fifth and final game of this trip. which ranks 3rd in the entire NBA in that span](https://www.nba.com/stats/players/traditional?LastNGames=10&PerMode=PerGame&dir=A&sort=PTS). Was LeBron just showing off in front of his wife and mom on his birthday? By doing so, he’s continuing to show that although he may have diminished athleticism at his age, he’s still one of the most efficient and deadly three-level scorers in the NBA. - Cody Martin (left knee procedure) and Kelly Oubre Jr. 23 home loss against the Hornets still lingering. And although the Lakers’ spirits may be lifted currently due to the recent age-defying performance from LeBron James in the team’s win on Friday against the Hawks, they’d be absolute fools to under prepare for Monday’s game against the Hornets just because of the trip home they’re looking forward to.

The Los Angeles Lakers (15-21) visit the Queen City on Monday to battle the Charlotte Hornets (10-27). Tip from the Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET.

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The Charlotte Hornets host the Los Angeles Lakers at Spectrum Center as part of the 2022-2023 NBA Regular Season. Here you will find the preview, ...

The moneyline is -115 for Los Angeles and -105 for Charlotte. [Charlotte Hornets](https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Angry-and-retired-Michael-Jordan-once-beat-Charlotte-Bobcats-starters-in-practice-20221215-0020.html) face off with the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Trade-Rumors-Lakers-unexpected-move-for-the-rest-of-the-season-20221229-0032.html) today at Spectrum Center as part of the [2022-2023 NBA Regular Season](https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-many-minutes-are-played-in-an-nba-game-20210303-0017.html). For the oddsmakers, the Lakers are 1-point favorites. Other options if you don't want to miss the game in the United States are NBA League Pass, BSSE and SportsNet LA. The game will be available to watch or live stream on After Anthony Davis' foot injury, the Lakers haven't been able to recover even with brilliant individual performances by [LeBron James](https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kevin-Durant-and-LeBron-James-joke-about-their-performance-20221227-0035.html). This will be the second game of the season between Hornets and Lakers. LeBron James comes from a spectacular performance of 47 points in a 130-121 win against the Atlanta Hawks. Washington was crucial for the Hornets with 24 points. In the US, you can enjoy the game on [fuboTV (7-day free trial)](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/nba/?title=Watch%20the%20NBA%20elite%20in%20action%20this%20season&subinfo=STREAM%20LIVE%20OUT%20OF%20MARKET%20GAMES%20WITH%20NBA%20LEAGUE%20PASS&priceline=Blackout%20Restrictions%20apply&bgvideo=nbaleaguepass.mp4&cologo=cologo_nbalp.png&irad=356361&irmp=3119684&sharedid=NBA_league_pass). Charlotte are 5-12 at home and, so far, the decision to let go coach James Borrego has backfired. [Lakers](https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Kyle-Kuzma-and-realistic-trade-targets-for-Los-Angeles-Lakers-20221228-0012.html) were on a four-game losing streak, but now have won two of their last three matches.

The Los Angeles Lakers will make the final stop of a five-game road trip when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. It's a chance for the Lakers ...

However, it is practically impossible to predict the state of the Lakers and the NBA a season and a half from now. LeBron calls Dirk the “greatest international player ever” Prior to the Lakers’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day, a statue of Dirk Nowitzki was unveiled in front of the arena. Jordan Poole is having a fantastic year for the Golden State Warriors, and he would have the opportunity to become the next face of the Los Angeles Lakers if moved there. Ham stated that the pain has just about dissipated for Davis and that he is approaching a ramp-up to return to the court. Obviously, Jordan Poole alone isn't enough for the Los Angeles Lakers to give up LeBron James, and thus the Los Angeles Lakers would receive young players and draft compensation from the Golden State Warriors to make up for the difference in talent and ability between Jordan Poole and LeBron James. The worry is that it is taking such superhuman performances for the Lakers to win games and he needs Anthony Davis to get back as soon as possible. “…Nobody is discussing how good Caldwell would be for a Colts team that is likely to draft a young quarterback who needs an experienced head coach that not only knows the NFL but has seen and done it all. He is such a part of that team and the culture, everything he went through with the injuries, and just his whole laid-back attitude and approach. The loss dropped the Commanders to a 7-8-1 record, leading to the team getting eliminated from playoff contention. But the Heat got a supreme “Ball don’t lie” moment when Tyler Herro proceeded to go the length of the floor and hit an off-balance 3-pointer off one leg to win the game for Miami at the buzzer. The Lakers might not expect 40-plus from James on a nightly basis, but they're not surprised when he ups his production. LeBron James is coming a season-high 47 points on Friday, and though we expect this game to be close, take Los Angeles to win.

Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, N.C.. How to watch: Bally Sports Southeast, NBA League Pass. Outfitting: Hornets — City (granite); Lakers — Icon (yellow) ...

[offense](https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced?dir=A&sort=OFF_RATING) and 20th in [defense](https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced?dir=A&sort=DEF_RATING), resulting in an alarming 24th overall [net rating](https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced?dir=A&sort=NET_RATING). (ankle sprain), QUESTIONABLE. (hand sprain), OUT; Cody Martin (knee surgery), OUT; Dennis Smith Jr. Why not sweep the season series with the Lakers? 36 percent) are Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker IV, who [combine](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/stats/_/name/lal/table/game/sort/threePointPct/dir/desc) for 3.4 threes made per game. Charlotte looks to get back in the win column tonight. A healthy Nick Richards was out of the rotation until garbage time, signifying that the backup center spot could be Williams’ to lose, at least for now. Tonight’s matchup rounds out a five-game road trip for the Lakers. [Lakers beat Atlanta](https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401468685), 130-121 behind an explosive scoring night and near-triple-double from James, who added 10 rebounds and nine assists to his total and shot 18-27 from the field, 4-6 from deep and 7-9 from the stripe. [feature article](https://twitter.com/rodboone/status/1609920955828027394) published today by the Charlotte Observer’s Rod Boone. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com) (15-21) [Charlotte Hornets](https://www.atthehive.com) (10-27) vs.

Desmond Johnson: Hornets 115, Lakers 108. LeBron has been on a tear as of late but take him off this Lakers roster and I'm not sure they win 15 games total.

This should be a fast game that can very much lean in Charlotte’s direction if they find success against a vulnerable Lakers interior. The Hornets beat the Lakers just a few weeks ago in a high-scoring affair. Give me the Hornets at home in a surprisingly fun game.

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets combined for 264 points in their first meeting this season, and they should play a high-scoring game again.

The Lakers are second in the NBA in pace this season, while the Hornets come in at No. There are going to be a ton of possessions in this game, and it’s worth noting that over the last 10 games, Charlotte ranks first in pace. With AD out, I can’t trust the Lakers as road dogs, especially since they are just 5-13 against the spread in that spot this season. The first matchup between these two teams finished with 264 total points, and these teams both push the pace at insane rates. That being said, who is betting on the Hornets as favorites? 13 spot in the Western Conference.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets.

[Visit SportsLine to see which side of the Lakers vs. The model has simulated Lakers vs. Hornets 10,000 times and the results are in. The latest Hornets vs. [Thunder](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/OKC/oklahoma-city-thunder/) and [Nets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BKN/brooklyn-nets/) last week. You can head to SportsLine to [see its picks.](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/hornets-vs-lakers-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-jan-2-2023/#ttag=01022023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_LakersHornetsNBAauto) Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Lakers vs. James has stepped up while [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/) has been sidelined due to an injury, leading Los Angeles in scoring in six straight games. (hand). Lakers](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230102_LAL@CHA/). Washington](/nba/players/2892549/p-j-washington/) scored a team-high 24 points for Charlotte in that win, but Ball has been the leading scorer in the four games since then. The Hornets used a 27-point effort from star guard [LaMelo Ball](/nba/players/3149252/lamelo-ball/) to get past Oklahoma City last Thursday, covering the 2.5-point spread in the process. The model enters Week 12 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 38-13 roll on all [top-rated NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) this season, returning almost $2,300.

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