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Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers: Odds, storylines

By Dylan Jackson

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 18: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles in front of Damian Jones #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Staples Center on March 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 18: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles in front of Damian Jones #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Staples Center on March 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. /
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The Charlotte Hornets play the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in the Staples Center at 10:30 PM Eastern. The Lakers, 5-5, will be without superstar LeBron James and may also be without Anthony Davis, as well.

The Lakers basically overhauled their roster this past offseason, adding Russell Westbrook in a massive trade. The Lakers also signed former Hornets draft pick Malik Monk in free agency, in addition to Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard.

Charlotte Hornets odds at Los Angeles Lakers

The Charlotte Hornets are 2-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, according to WynnBET. The over/under is set at 226 points, which may be worth a look considering the Hornets’ defensive struggles.

Streaming info for Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers

TV: Bally Sports Southeast – check NBATV if BSSE does not work.
Radio: WFNZ 610

Storylines in Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled recently – like, a lot – especially defensively. Whether this will continue against the Lakers could be a question of health. Mason Plumlee was questionable for last night’s game but was able to go, it’s not known whether he’ll play on the second-half of tonight’s back-to-back.

Malik Monk is playing against the Hornets for the first time since signing with the Lakers. Naturally, that means he is going to drop 50 points. Monk is averaging seven points, two rebounds, and two assists in 20 minutes per game on 38-percent shooting.

Last season, LaMelo Ball injured his wrist in the away game against the Lakers. He’s struggled late in games this season – and was at least partly responsible for giving up a 20-plus point run last night against the LA Clippers.

Injury Report for Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Clippers

Hornets:

PJ Washington – DAY-TO-DAY (elbow)

Mason Plumlee – STATUS UNCLEAR (ribs)

Lakers:

Anthony Davis – QUESTIONABLE (finger)

LeBron James – OUT (abdomen)

Talen Horton-Tucker – OUT (thumb)

Kendrick Nunn – OUT (ankle)

Trevor Ariza – OUT (ankle)

dark. Next. Can the Hornets bounce back?

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