The Los Angeles Lakers continue their East Coast swing against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Los Angeles enters with a 7-3 record after a 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, while Charlotte sits at 3-6, having won just one of its last six games. Key absences include LeBron James for the Lakers and LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller for the Hornets.
The Lakers, favored by 7.5 to 8.5 points depending on sportsbooks, aim to rebound from their recent defeat that snapped a five-game winning streak. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT), with an over/under of 230.5 points. Moneyline odds list Los Angeles at -300 to -357, and Charlotte at +240 to +282.
Injuries continue to impact both teams. LeBron James remains sidelined with sciatica, missing the entire season so far. Austin Reaves is questionable with a groin strain after sitting out three games but is expected to return. For Charlotte, LaMelo Ball is out with an ankle injury, Brandon Miller with a shoulder issue, and Miles Bridges is questionable due to back problems.
Starting lineups have been announced. The Lakers will feature Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton. Charlotte counters with Collin Sexton, rookie Sion James (No. 33 pick from Duke), rookie Kon Knueppel (No. 4 pick from Duke), Miles Bridges, and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner (No. 34 pick from Creighton).
Rookie standouts for the Hornets include Knueppel, averaging 16.4 points on .443/.405/.889 shooting, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists through nine games. Sion James contributes 8.9 points on .600/.600/.917 splits, plus 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Kalkbrenner provides 9.2 points on 81.3% field goal shooting, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, and 1.1 steals.
Analysts highlight Rui Hachimura's potential, projecting him over 1.5 three-pointers against Charlotte's defense, which allows the second-highest opponent three-point percentage at 39.7%. The SportsLine model, simulating the game 10,000 times, suggests value on one side of the spread and leans over the total.