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SpursCharlotte Hornets @ Los Angeles Lakers: Nov 17, 2026
Hornets vs Lakers tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers).
How to Watch Hornets vs Lakers: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Tuesday, November 17, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Stream
- NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Lakers: Spectrum SportsNet+
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adou Thiero |  Lakers | F | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Cameron Carr | Lakers | G | Day-To-Day | Oblique | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Coby White |  Hornets | G | Day-To-Day | Calf | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Grant Williams | Hornets | F | Day-To-Day | Hamstring | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Kon Knueppel | Hornets | G | Day-To-Day | Hamstring | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Kylan Boswell | Hornets | G | Out | Knee | Oct 20, 2026 |
Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Hornets
Brandon MillerF · 4 GP24.3PTS4.5REB1.5AST
Naz ReidC-F · 4 GP19.5PTS9.5REB2.5AST
Grayson AllenG · 4 GP16.8PTS2.5REB3.3AST
Lakers
Luka DončićF-G · 3 GP34.3PTS7.3REB7.7AST
Austin ReavesG · 3 GP26.7PTS2.3REB6.3AST
Walker KesslerC · 3 GP16.0PTS8.0REB1.3AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Hornets vs Lakers Preview
The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Lakers are 3-0 this season.
They split last season's series 1-1. The Lakers rank 1st in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game).
Hornets vs Lakers Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Jan 15, 2026 Hornets @ Lakers 135-117
- Nov 10, 2025 Lakers @ Hornets 121-111
Hornets vs Lakers Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
Western Conference
| # | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Rockets | 4-0 | – |
| 3 |  Grizzlies | 4-0 | – |
| 4 | Lakers | 3-0 | 0.5 |
| 5 |  Trail Blazers | 2-0 | 1.0 |
| 6 |  Timberwolves | 3-1 | 1.0 |
More NBA Games on Nov 17, 2026
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- 8:00 PM ET NBC, Peacock
- 11:00 PM ET NBC, Peacock
This Hornets vs Lakers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hornets visit the Hawks Nov 20; Lakers host the Jazz Nov 18.
Hornets vs Lakers FAQs
What time does Hornets vs Lakers start?
The Charlotte Hornets play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).
What channel is Hornets vs Lakers on?
Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Hornets and Lakers records?
Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Lakers were 3-0 this season.
Who is injured for Hornets vs Lakers?
As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique); Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee).
How did Hornets vs Lakers go last season?
The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Hornets vs Lakers game?
The Hornets beat the Lakers 135-117 on Jan 15, 2026 on the road.
Where is Hornets vs Lakers being played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Is Hornets vs Lakers on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Hornets and Lakers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Spectrum SportsNet+ for Lakers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.