The Charlotte Hornets (7-21) will aim to stop a five-game road losing streak when taking on the Los Angeles Lakers (16-15) on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena, airing at 10:30 PM ET on SportsNet LA and BSSE.
We dive into all of the info you need before this matchup begins in this article, including how to watch on TV.
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Lakers vs. Hornets Game Time and Odds
- Game Day: Thursday, December 28, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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Lakers Stats and Trends
- The Lakers score 6.5 fewer points per game (114.1) than the Hornets give up (120.6).
- The Lakers make 48.6% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.8 percentage points lower than the Hornets have allowed to their opponents (49.4%).
- Los Angeles is 10-3 when it shoots better than 49.4% from the field.
- Offensively the Lakers have performed better in home games this season, averaging 114.5 points per game, compared to 113.7 per game in away games.
- Defensively Los Angeles has played better at home this season, giving up 107.2 points per game, compared to 120.6 on the road.
Hornets Stats and Trends
- The Hornets average only 4.4 fewer points per game (110.2) than the Lakers allow (114.6).
- The Hornets are shooting 46.6% from the field, 0.3% higher than the 46.3% the Lakers’ opponents have shot this season.
- Charlotte has put together a 5-11 straight-up record in games it shoots over 46.3% from the field.
- At home, the Hornets average 109.1 points per game. On the road, they score 111.5.
- In 2023-24 Charlotte is allowing 3.5 fewer points per game at home (119.0) than away (122.5).
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Lakers vs. Hornets Stats and Rankings
| Lakers Stat | Lakers Rank | Hornets Stat | Hornets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.6 | 5th | Field Goal % | 46.6 | 21st |
| 46.3 | 11th | Field Goal % Allowed | 49.4 | 26th |
| 841 | 6th | Assists | 702 | 26th |
| 422 | 26th | Turnovers | 375 | 12th |
| 232 | 11th | Steals | 195 | 26th |
| 170 | 12th | Blocks | 137 | 22nd |
Lakers and Hornets Recent Results
Lakers
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12/25/2023 | vs. Celtics | 126-115 |
| 12/23/2023 | at Thunder | 129-120 |
| 12/21/2023 | at Timberwolves | 118-111 |
| 12/20/2023 | at Bulls | 124-108 |
| 12/18/2023 | vs. Knicks | 114-109 |
Hornets
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2023 | at Clippers | 113-104 |
| 12/23/2023 | vs. Nuggets | 102-95 |
| 12/20/2023 | at Pacers | 144-113 |
| 12/18/2023 | at Raptors | 114-99 |
| 12/16/2023 | vs. 76ers | 135-82 |
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