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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hornets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 26 | 44 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 102.3 | 105.9 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 121 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Hornets
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +55 · Total: 245
150-95
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 226
112-114
vs Toronto Raptors
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 193
96-97
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 5, 2026 · Margin: +27 · Total: 221
124-97
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: +13 · Total: 211
112-99
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 243
121-122
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: -7 · Total: 257
125-132
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -10 · Total: 236
113-123
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 26, 2025 · Margin: +15 · Total: 225
120-105
Lakers
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: +25 · Total: 257
141-116
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -12 · Total: 236
112-124
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 9, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: -16 · Total: 198
91-107
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: +8 · Total: 214
111-103
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +6 · Total: 234
120-114
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 249
128-121
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: -22 · Total: 234
106-128
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: +24 · Total: 226
125-101
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 25, 2025 · Margin: -23 · Total: 215
96-119