Pregame analysis and predictions of the LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA game to be played on January 31, 2025 on ESPN.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is out for at least one week after MRI results confirmed he sustained a left ankle sprain in the loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, the team announced Wednesday.

An ankle injury will once again leave Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball off the court. Ball will miss Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team will reevaluate his injury in one week.

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In the Los Angeles Lakers ' win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, one popular member of the team was missing: Bronny James. James last suit up for the Lakers in their Thursday showdown with the Boston Celtics, during which he logged nearly four minutes of game time while attempting one shot.

Martin won't suit up for the Hornets in a third straight game Wednesday due to a sports hernia injury, and the veteran swingman's timeline for a return is unknown ahead of Friday's game against the Clippers.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

The Bulls are currently 10-9 on the road with a point differential of -3, while the Clippers have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.

The Chicago Bulls head to Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Bulls are 18-25, which puts them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 24-17, which puts them in fifth place in the Western Conference.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball praised Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers for the away team facilities at the Intuit Dome

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in 1 week after an MRI exam confirmed a left ankle sprain, the team announced Wednesday.