Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets may be without one of their star players in Monday night's matchup.

Lakers’ five-game win streak ends with a 20-point loss, but JJ Redick’s squad eyes redemption Monday against the Hornets.

The Lakers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday as 7.5-point road favorites. Reaves (questionable) and Miles Bridges (questionable) are two of the key question marks on the injury report on both sides. What we do know is that the Lakers are coming off a loss and have performed very well each of the prior two instances.

The Charlotte Hornets enter tonight's matchup against the Lakers on a two-game losing streak, mostly recently falling 126-108 in an NBA Cup matchup to the Miami Heat. Rookie Kon Knueppel put together his first career 30-point game in the loss, also chipping in eight rebounds and three assists in the loss.

Basketball fans, brace yourselves! The Los Angeles Lakers, currently 4-2, are set to clash with the Miami Heat (3-2) on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers, fresh off a win, are 5.5-point favorites in this highly anticipated matchup.

Luka Doncic was ruled out of the Lakers’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night after finishing with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assist against Miami a night earlier. Doncic was unavailable due to lower left leg contusion injury management.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have announced their first fives for their Sunday clash. LA is red-hot and getting healthier, having gone a surprising 4-2

The current plan is for James to practice with South Bay at some point this week, while the parent team is out of town on a five-game trip.

Heat vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks on Sunday, November 2. Jaime Jaquez Jr. remains a well-oiled machine of versatility.

Luka Doncic had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Austin Reaves scored 26 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 130-120 to extend their winning streak to three games.