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NBA, round 0

Sun, Jan 31 at 6:00 pm
Sun, Jan 31 at 6:00 pm (Sunday, January 31)Spectrum CenterAll Champaign sports
Game preview1/31 - 7:00 PM ESTSpectrum Sports Net · Spectrum Sports Net + · DAZN CHAPlay by play
Preview

Lakers at Hornets, Sunday 6:00 pm

The Charlotte Hornets (4-8) host the Los Angeles Lakers (11-2) Sunday at 6:00 pm at Spectrum Center, on Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net +.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Lakers a 70% chance to win.

The Hornets have won 1 of their last 5 and come in on a 3-game losing streak. The Lakers have won 5 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game winning streak. Season series: Series starts 11/17.

The Hornets list 2 players as out or doubtful, including Kon Knueppel (G). The Lakers list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Austin Reaves (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Champaign fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#77
LAL · PointsLuka Doncic G38.6
#77
LAL · AssistsLuka Doncic G7.6
#14
LAL · ReboundsWalker Kessler C10.8
#24
CHA · PointsBrandon Miller F20.6
#17
CHA · AssistsDennis Schroder G4.9
#14
CHA · ReboundsMoussa Diabate F9.5
LakersHornets
11-2Record4-8
WWWWWLast fiveLLLWL
70%ESPN win chance30%
Season series
Series starts 11/17

Lakers injuries

  • Adou Thiero FDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Collin Sexton GDay-To-Day, Head
  • Austin Reaves GOut, Heel

Hornets injuries

  • Kon Knueppel GOut, Hamstring
  • Dennis Schroder GOut, Hamstring

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

Spectrum Sports NetUnited States
Spectrum Sports Net +United States
DAZN CHAUnited States

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