Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch, TV channel, streaming, start time

The Los Angeles Lakers return to action after the NBA All-Star break with a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.

All eyes will be on L.A. as not only is it the sole game of the night in the NBA, but it is Luka Doncic’s third game in purple and gold after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks on February 1.

Doncic, who gets a full week of recovery ahead of this game thanks to NBA All-Star weekend, has not exactly burst out the gates in a Lakers uniform. He is averaging 15 points and 4 assists per game on 40.7% FG across two games with L.A., both against the Utah Jazz.

LeBron James, who sat out Sunday’s All-Star Game, is a game-time decision with a foot/ankle injury.

Let’s get into what you need to know ahead of Hornets vs. Lakers on Wednesday night.

How to watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, TV channel and streaming

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers will be shown on NBA League Pass, which requires a paid subscription.

The game will be broadcast locally on Spectrum SportsNet and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast Charlotte.

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers start time, date and venue

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers will tip off at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

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