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PelicansLos Angeles Lakers @ Charlotte Hornets: Jan 31, 2027
Lakers vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).
How to Watch Lakers vs Hornets: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Sunday, January 31, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Stream
- NBA League PassLakers: Spectrum SportsNet+ · Hornets: DAZN
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
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 | Injury Management | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Cameron Carr | Lakers | G | Day-To-Day | Oblique | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Luka Dončić | Lakers | F-G | Day-To-Day | Back | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Ziaire Williams | Lakers | F | Day-To-Day | Foot | Oct 28, 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 5:30 PM ET, Oct 29. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Lakers
Luka DončićF-G · 4 GP36.0PTS6.8REB8.0AST
Austin ReavesG · 5 GP24.4PTS3.4REB5.4AST
Walker KesslerC · 5 GP14.4PTS8.2REB1.0AST
Hornets
Brandon MillerF · 5 GP25.6PTS6.0REB1.8AST
Naz ReidC-F · 5 GP17.0PTS8.8REB2.0AST
Grayson AllenG · 5 GP15.2PTS3.0REB3.0AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Lakers vs Hornets Preview
The Lakers are 4-1 this season and went 4-1 in their last 5 games, while the Hornets are 3-2 this season and went 3-2 in their last 5 games.
They split last season's series 1-1. The Lakers rank 1st in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Luka Dončić (36.0 points per game) and Brandon Miller (25.6 points per game).
Lakers vs Hornets Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- W @ Clippers 103-87 Oct 28, 2026
- L vs Trail Blazers 129-136 Oct 27, 2026
- W @ Jazz 132-123 Oct 25, 2026
- W vs Clippers 125-117 Oct 23, 2026
- W vs Warriors 127-105 Oct 21, 2026
Hornets last 5
- L @ Pistons 89-97 Oct 28, 2026
- W vs Wizards 110-103 Oct 26, 2026
- W vs Heat 115-110 Oct 24, 2026
- L vs Hawks 81-128 Oct 23, 2026
- W @ Nets 110-103 Oct 21, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 15, 2026 Hornets @ Lakers 135-117
- Nov 10, 2025 Lakers @ Hornets 121-111
Lakers vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
Western Conference
| # | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Grizzlies | 4-0 | 0.5 |
| 3 |  Trail Blazers | 3-0 | 1.0 |
| 4 | Lakers | 4-1 | 1.0 |
| 5 |  Thunder | 4-1 | 1.0 |
| 6 |  Timberwolves | 3-2 | 2.0 |
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This Lakers vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Lakers visit the Celtics Feb 2; Hornets visit the Heat Feb 2.
Lakers vs Hornets FAQs
What time does Lakers vs Hornets start?
The Los Angeles Lakers play the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
What channel is Lakers vs Hornets on?
Local TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Lakers and Hornets records?
Going into this game the Lakers were 4-1 and the Hornets were 3-2 this season.
Who is injured for Lakers vs Hornets?
As of 5:30 PM ET, Oct 29: Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, injury management); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique); Luka Dončić (Lakers, day-to-day, back); Ziaire Williams (Lakers, day-to-day, foot); Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring).
How did Lakers vs Hornets go last season?
The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Lakers vs Hornets game?
The Hornets beat the Lakers 135-117 on Jan 15, 2026 on the road.
Where is Lakers vs Hornets being played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
Is Lakers vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Lakers and Hornets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Hornets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.