When the Los Angeles Lakers (24-14) and Charlotte Hornets (14-26) meet one another at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, tipping off at 10:30 p.m. ET, Luka Doncic and Kon Knueppel are two players to watch.
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Lakers vs. Hornets: Jan. 15 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and SportsNet LA
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Lakers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.8% | 2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.7% | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.5 | 26 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.3 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.7 | 22 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 12 |
Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.9% | 24 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.1% | 24 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.3 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.2 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.8 | 24 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.3 | 27 |
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Lakers vs. Hornets Top Players
Lakers
- Doncic scores 33.4 points per game this season for the Lakers, adding 7.9 rebounds and 8.8 assists.
- Deandre Ayton contributes with 14.0 points, 0.9 assists and 8.8 rebounds per matchup.
- Among active players, the Lakers are led by Doncic from beyond the arc. He makes 3.3 shots from deep per game.
- Los Angeles' blocks tend to come from Ayton, who averages 1.0 per game. Jake Laravia is a primary source of steals for Los Angeles, averaging 1.3 steals a game.
Hornets
- Miles Bridges pours in 19.5 points per game. He also adds 6.4 rebounds per outing and 3.7 assists per contest.
- This season, Moussa Diabate has a statline of 8.2 points, 1.5 assists and 8.4 rebounds per game.
- Knueppel cashes in on 3.4 treys per game.
- The Hornets' defensive effort gets a boost from LaMelo Ball's 1.2 steals and Ryan Kalkbrenner's 1.8 blocks per game.
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Lakers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Jaxson Hayes: Out (Hamstring),
Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf)
Hornets
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin)
Lakers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Pelicans | W 111-103 | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Spurs | L 107-91 | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Bucks | L 105-101 | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Kings | L 124-112 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Hawks | W 141-116 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 1/20/2026 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Thunder | W 124-97 | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Raptors | L 97-96 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Pacers | L 114-112 | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Jazz | W 150-95 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Clippers | L 117-109 | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 1/21/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Magic | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Wizards | - | Home |
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