Big Game Report #60

By Chase Bailkin

Los Angeles Lakers

(27-13)

VS

Charlotte Hornets

(20-19)

3rd West

5th East

Fanduel Odds

This game will be interesting. These two teams could not be more different from each other. The Hornets are a young and talented group of shooters and ball handlers, who play with lots of energy but lack disciplined defense. On the other hand, the Lakers are an experienced group of veterans led by LeBron James, and they can be characterized as a smart and technical team who play great team defense. Based off the recent play of both teams, I think the Lakers will dominate tonight. The Hornets come off a blowout loss in an abysmal performance and play in LA. The Lakers have played very well recently and I expect LeBron to have an amazing game tonight - I expect a triple double (would be the 100th of his career). Take the Lakers -7, LeBron James over 8.5 rebounds, LeBron James over 9.5 assists, and Montrezl Harrell over 17.5 points.