The Los Angeles Lakers conclude their six-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, hoping to go home with an impressive 4-2 record on the trip.
LA is coming off another great win against the New York Knicks on Saturday, winning 113-105, which truly highlights the roller coaster season the Lakers have endured.
Now, it’s a chance for the Purple and Gold to end this trip on a high note and there’s no better chance than against a rebuilding team. Although it is difficult to predict how the Lakers team will perform, a loss against a 10-38 Hornets team that has lost seven in a row is unbearable.
After making their return to Madison Square Garden, LeBron James and Anthony Davis were listed as questionable for today’s matchup. But hopefully the two stars will align in Charlotte. Jared Vanderbilt, Cam Reddish and Gabe Vincent are ready for LA for this finale and the next few weeks.
As for the Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward and Mark Williams are out, this Charlotte team has some top talent, plus some role players in Cody Martin and Frank Ntilikina and Kyle Lowry are out with the team. Are not. , This puts more emphasis on the Lakers to come out of the gate quickly and shut out a weak Hornets team early.
Charlotte is currently facing the Indiana Pacers for its second consecutive home game on Sunday and lost 115-99. Brandon Miller, the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, had 35 points and six rebounds on 10-for-25 from the field and 5-for-12 from 3-point range, while PJ Washington contributed with 22 points and nine rebounds. Gave. On 9-for-16 shooting.
Those two will be the main scoring options for the Hornets, along with Miles Bridges as those three take the majority of shots. The Lakers will have to force him to take and make tough shots because Charlotte is without their table setter in the ball.
As LA enters the latter stages of the regular season, every win matters as they begin to fight for the playoffs and perhaps a play-in tournament position. Dropping a game against a bad team like the Hornets is unforgivable at this stage of the season.
Coming out aggressive and maintaining that for the full 48 minutes will get the job done for the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers (26-25) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-38)
4:00 PM PT, February 5, 2024
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: Spectrum Sportsnet
Radio: 710 AM ESPN LA
Projected Lakers starting lineup:
PG: D’Angelo Russell
SG: Austin Reeves
SF: Rui Hachimura
PF: LeBron James
C:Anthony Davis
Key Reserves: Taurean Prince, Max Christie, Jackson Hayes, Christian Wood
Projected Hornets starting lineup:
PG: Ish Smith
SG: Leaky Black
SF: Brandon Miller
PF: Miles Bridge
C: Nick Richards
Key Reserves: PJ Washington, Nick Smith Jr., Bryce McGowens
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