Luka Dončić pairs up with LeBron James in his third game as a Los Angeles Laker in tonight’s matchup against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.
James is fully rested after bowing out of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game — a wise decision. The game is pointless, and the Lakers have much work to do.
They’re fifth in the Western Conference — just half a game behind the Houston Rockets and three games behind the second-place Memphis Grizzlies.
Lakers Looking Up, Hornets Thinking Lottery
First place may be out of reach for Luka and LeBron’s Lakers — but with 30 games to go, they can still capture the second seed and make their push in the playoffs.
Tonight’s game against the Hornets should be a breeze. Charlotte holds the second-worst record in the East — with a .250 winning percentage.
LaMelo is balling, putting up big numbers this season, averaging 27.3 points and 7.2 assists per game. It’s his best year in the NBA. But the Hornets continue to struggle. And with the loss of second-year forward Brandon Miller to season-ending wrist surgery, Charlotte once again has its eyes on the lottery prize.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Hornets
Tonight’s Lakers-Hornets game is being played at the Cypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is scheduled for just after 10:00 PM Eastern.
Viewers in Charlotte and Los Angeles can watch the game on their home team broadcasts. Fans elsewhere can tune in on NBA League Pass, which can be watched on TV and streamed.
TV: Spectrum SportsNet (L.A.), FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Charlotte), NBA League Pass (National)
Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (NBA League Pass free trial available) Sling ($16.99/month add-on), YouTube TV
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