Expert recap and game analysis of the Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from January 15, 2026 on ESPN.

LOS ANGELES -- The Charlotte Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 135-117, at Crypto.com Arena on January 12, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's Jordan Teller was there to capture the following TST Images. LeBron James #23 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los ...

LaMelo Ball scored 27 of his 30 points in the second half while tying his career high with nine 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Luka Doncic's 39 points for a 135-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Ball had 11 assists ...

CHARLOTTE --Los Angeles LakersstarsLeBron James and Anthony Davisdid not play in Friday night's117-114 loss to theCharlotte Hornetsbecause of injuries. James missed his second straight game with soreness in his left knee. Davis, who returned earlier this ...

The Hornets go for their 10th straight win against the Pistons to open the night on League Pass ( 7 ET ). Both teams are racing up-and-down the court to start Pistons-Hornets — 16-11 Detroit with 5:38 to go in the first quarter. Detroit has 14 points in the paint so far, showing their strength near the rim.

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