Final Score: Hornets 135 - Lakers 117
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET

Hornets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hornets
14-26 Rating 1406
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
27%
73%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.0
Lakers
24-14 Rating 1520
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hornets Lakers
All-time wins 26 44
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 102.3 105.9
Last meeting 111 121

Key Season Stats

Stat Hornets Lakers
Games played 40 38
Avg points scored 116.1 116.5
Avg points conceded 116.7 116.4
Win percentage 35% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 61%