Lakers vs. Hornets: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Thursday

Here’s all you need to know for Thursday’s Lakers versus Hornets game.

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Lakers’ recent skid continued on Christmas Day when they lost to the Boston Celtics, 126-115. They have dropped six of their last eight games, and with a 16-15 record, they’re clinging to ninth place in the Western Conference. They have had two full days off since their loss to Boston to evaluate their situation and replenish themselves before getting back to work.

Charlotte (7-21) has the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference and is on an eight-game losing streak. It has been without LaMelo Ball, its star player, for about a month due to an ankle injury.

After this game, L.A. will head out for a back-to-back set of games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans this weekend.