LeBron James and LaMelo Ball are two players to watch on Thursday, in a game tipping off at 10:30 PM ET, when the Los Angeles Lakers (20-16) play the Charlotte Hornets (8-27) at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs. Hornets: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Game time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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Lakers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.3% | 9 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7% | 24 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.4 | 27 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.3 | 18 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 21 |
Hornets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.5% | 30 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.4% | 13 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.2 | 4 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 19 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 16 |
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Lakers vs. Hornets Top Players
Lakers
- Anthony Davis scores 25.8 points per game this season for the Lakers, adding 11.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
- James contributes with 23.8 points, 8.8 assists and 7.7 rebounds a game.
- Among active players, the Lakers are led by Austin Reaves from long distance. He makes 2.6 shots from deep per game.
- Davis averages 1.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game.
Hornets
- Ball's showing this season has resulted in strong scoring and assists numbers, with 29.9 points per game and 7.3 assists per game to go with 5.4 rebounds per contest.
- This season, Miles Bridges has a statline of 17.9 points, 3.6 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game.
- Ball hits 4.5 threes per game.
- Cody Martin's 1.2 steals and Nick Richards' 1.3 blocks per game are vital to the Hornets' defensive effort.
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Lakers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Knee),
LeBron James: Questionable (Foot),
Cameron Reddish: Questionable (Back),
Christian Wood: Out (Knee),
Anthony Davis: Questionable (Foot),
Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Hamstring)
Hornets
Hornets:
Grant Williams: Out For Season (Acl),
Tre Mann: Out (Back)
Lakers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Cavaliers | L 122-110 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Trail Blazers | W 114-106 | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Hawks | W 119-102 | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Rockets | L 119-115 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Mavericks | L 118-97 | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 1/13/2025 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Heat | - | Home |
| 1/17/2025 | Nets | - | Home |
| 1/19/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Thunder | L 106-94 | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Bulls | L 115-108 | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Pistons | L 98-94 | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Cavaliers | L 115-105 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Suns | W 115-104 | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Suns | - | Away |
| 1/15/2025 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 1/17/2025 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Mavericks | - | Home |
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