The Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) and the Charlotte Hornets (13-39) link up as the second half of the season starts on Wednesday. On Feb. 12, the Utah Jazz beat the Lakers 131-119. As for the Hornets, they defeated the Orlando Magic 102-86. The Lakers have won four straight matchups versus Charlotte, including a 112-107 victory on Jan. 27. This is the only game on the Wednesday NBA schedule and is a makeup of the Jan. 9 matchup that was postponed due to wildfires in Los Angeles. LeBron James (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Lakers. LaMelo Ball (ankle) is probable for Charlotte, while Luka Doncic isn't on the injury list for the first time since being acquired by L.A. and is not expected to be on a minutes restriction.

Tipoff from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is set for 10 p.m. ET. The Lakers are 12.5-point favorites in the latest Hornets vs. Lakers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 229, an increase from opening at 223.5. The Over has hit in the last four Lakers games, while the Under has hit in the last three Hornets contests. Los Angeles is at -746 on the money line (risk $746 to win $100), while Charlotte is at +520 (risk $100 to win $520).

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