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3rd Quarter Update
The Lakers are currently on the road and appear to be in good form. With a score of 86-77, they have demonstrated superiority on the court, although there is still one quarter remaining.
Having entered this matchup with three consecutive victories, the Lakers are just a quarter away from extending that streak. The question remains: will they secure their fourth win, or will the Hornets rise to the occasion and disrupt their momentum? The answer will be revealed shortly.
Matchup Details :
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets
Current Standings: Los Angeles 25-18, Charlotte 12-30
Viewing Information :
Date: Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Broadcast: FanDuel SN - Charlotte
Follow Along: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: fuboTV (Free trial available; regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Price: $88.00.
Key Information :
On Monday, the Hornets will play in front of their home crowd, but the betting odds suggest they may rely on this home advantage. They are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers at 7:00 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center. Both teams enter the game following victories in their last outings.
The Hornets are coming off a dominant performance against the Pelicans, where they outperformed them in every quarter, culminating in a decisive 123-92 win on Saturday. This victory marks the largest margin of victory for Charlotte this season.
On the other hand, the Lakers are riding a three-game winning streak, having outscored their opponents by an average of 22 points during this stretch. They secured their latest win against Golden State with a score of 118-108 on Saturday.
Anthony Davis continued to impress with a remarkable double-double, contributing 36 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron James also made a significant impact, achieving a double-double with 25 points and 12 assists.
3rd Quarter Report :
The Lakers are currently on the road and appear to be in good form. With a score of 86-77, they have demonstrated superiority on the court, although one quarter remains to be played.
Entering this matchup, the Lakers were riding a three-game winning streak and are just a quarter away from extending it to four. Will they achieve this milestone, or will the Hornets rise to the occasion and disrupt their momentum? The answer will be revealed shortly.
Who's Playing
Los Angeles Lakers @ Charlotte Hornets
Current Records: Los Angeles 25-18, Charlotte 12-30
How To Watch
When: Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: FanDuel SN - Charlotte
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $88.00
What to Know :
The Hornets will be playing in front of their home crowd on Monday, but the betting spread suggests they may need that home advantage. They will face the Los Angeles Lakers at 7:00 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center, with both teams coming off recent victories.
The Hornets enter the game following a dominant performance against the Pelicans, where they outscored their opponents in every quarter, culminating in a decisive 123-92 win on Saturday. This victory marks the largest margin of victory for Charlotte this season.
On the other hand, the Lakers have also been in strong form, having won their last two games by an average margin of 22 points, and they secured their third consecutive win on Saturday against Golden State, finishing 118-108.
Anthony Davis continued to impress with a remarkable double-double, scoring 36 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. LeBron James also contributed significantly, achieving a double-double with 25 points and 12 assists.
The Lakers showcased excellent teamwork, recording 29 assists in the game. This level of collaboration has become a hallmark for the team, as they have now achieved at least 26 assists in four straight games.
Charlotte's recent victory improved their record to 12-30, while Los Angeles' win marked the end of a three-game losing streak on the road, bringing their record to 25-18.
The upcoming game on Monday is expected to be fiercely contested. The Hornets have excelled in rebounding this season, averaging 46.1 rebounds per game, which ranks them fourth overall. In contrast, the Lakers have struggled in this department, averaging only 41.3 rebounds per game. To compete effectively, the Lakers will need to address this significant disparity.
In their previous encounter in February 2024, the Hornets fell to the Lakers with a score of 124-118. A key factor in that defeat was Anthony Davis's outstanding performance, where he recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists. With a renewed determination, the Hornets will aim to contain him this time. For the latest updates, check CBSSports.com after the game.
Odds
Los Angeles is currently favored by 5.5 points against Charlotte, according to the most recent NBA betting lines.
The betting market aligns with the oddsmakers, as the game opened with a 5.5-point spread and has remained consistent.
The total points line is set at 222.
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Historical Matchup
Los Angeles has triumphed in 8 of their last 10 encounters with Charlotte.
Feb 05, 2024 - Los Angeles 124 vs. Charlotte 118
Dec 28, 2023 - Los Angeles 133 vs. Charlotte 112
Jan 02, 2023 - Los Angeles 121 vs. Charlotte 115
Dec 23, 2022 - Charlotte 134 vs. Los Angeles 130
Jan 28, 2022 - Charlotte 117 vs. Los Angeles 114
Nov 08, 2021 - Los Angeles 126 vs. Charlotte 123
Apr 13, 2021 - Los Angeles 101 vs. Charlotte 93
Mar 18, 2021 - Los Angeles 116 vs. Charlotte 105
Oct 27, 2019 - Los Angeles 120 vs. Charlotte 101
Mar 29, 2019 - Los Angeles 129 vs. Charlotte 115.
The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game will commence at 7 p.m. ET, with fans able to watch it on FanDuel SN - Charlotte or stream it online through fuboTV, which provides a free trial (subject to regional restrictions). The Lakers come into this matchup in excellent form, having won their last three games.
Their most recent win was against the Golden State Warriors, where both LeBron James and Anthony Davis recorded double-doubles, leading to a convincing 118-108 victory. On the other hand, the Hornets are fresh off a commanding win against the New Orleans Pelicans, achieving a 123-92 victory, marking their largest winning margin of the season. Despite their recent success, Charlotte faces a significant challenge against the Lakers, who have won 8 of the last 10 encounters between the two teams.
Los Angeles will depend on the stellar performances of LeBron and Davis, while the Hornets aim to utilize their rebounding prowess, which ranks 4th in the NBA, to remain competitive. The Lakers are favored by 5.5 points, with the total points line set at 222.
