Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets (01-12-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Monday night, the Charlotte Hornets (14-25) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (15–23) at Intuit Dome. Los Angeles aims to protect home court as 5.5-point favorites, but Charlotte is coming off a three-game road winning streak. The Hornets have dropped two of their previous three games going into this game, but they defeated the Utah Jazz on Saturday to end a two-game losing streak.

The Clippers are 8-2 in their previous ten games and are on a 2-game winning streak. While Charlotte has only managed 11 victories in 33 games as the underdog, they have won 47.4% of their games as favorites. The Clippers' attack is led by James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, while Charlotte's offence is led by LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets - When and where to watch the game

On Monday, the LA Clippers (15-23) will host the Charlotte Hornets (14-25). 10:30 p.m. ET is the tip-off time from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Inglewood, California's Intuit Dome will host the game. Fans may watch the game on FDSSE and FDSSC, and NBA League Pass offers streaming alternatives.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets - Expected Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Clippers

PG James Harden
SG Kris Dunn
SF Kobe Sanders
PF John Collins
C Ivica Zubac

Charlotte Hornets

PG LaMelo Ball
SG Kon Knueppel
SF Brandon Miller
PF Miles Bridges
C Ryan Kalkbrenner

Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets - Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers

• Kawhi Leonard- Day-to-day (Right ankle sprain)
• Bogdan Bogdanovic- Out (Hamstring)
• Derrick Jones Jr.- Out (Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee)
• Bradley Beal- Out (Season-ending surgery on his left hip)

Charlotte Hornets

• Pat Connaughton- Day-to-day (Illness)
• Collin Sexton- Day-to-day (Left hamstring soreness)
• Miles Bridges- Day-to-day (Right knee soreness)
• Mason Plumlee- Out (Surgery to address his right groin injury)

Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets - Game Prediction

Los Angeles is only 4-6 ATS when favored by 5.5 or more, but Charlotte has been good ATS as underdogs of 5.5+ points (12-7). The Clippers' defensive average (113.6 points allowed) is marginally lower than the Hornets' average of 116.3 points per game.

Charlotte has the means to keep this tight, with Kon Knueppel providing perimeter shooting and LaMelo Ball directing the offence. The Clippers' offence, which ranks 27th in scoring, has been erratic. We're picking Charlotte to cover +5.5 based on the matchup, pace, and current spread.


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