The Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets: Schedules, Where to Watch, and Upcoming Challenges

Los Angeles Lakers 2024-2025: A Season of Challenges and High Expectations

The Los Angeles Lakers face the 2024-2025 season with renewed hope and a strengthened roster. With the stellar arrival of Luka Dončić, the team aims to reclaim its dominance in the Western Conference. LeBron James, at 40 years old, remains the team's key figure, but this time with a special motivation: playing alongside his son, Bronny James, who was selected in the 2024 Draft.

The coaching duties will be in the hands of J.J. Redick, who takes on his first challenge as an NBA head coach after the departure of Darvin Ham. Redick, a former player and basketball analyst, faces the tough task of leading the Lakers back into the title race after the team was eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Playoffs by the Denver Nuggets (4-1).

A Look Back at Last Season and Key Numbers

Regular season record 2023-2024: 47-35 (7th in the West)
Points leader: LeBron James (25.7 PPG)
Assists leader: LeBron James (8.3 APG)
Rebounds leader: Anthony Davis (12.1 RPG)
Team 3P%: 36.8% (Top 10 in the league)
Points allowed per game: 113.2 (middle-of-the-pack defensive rating)

For this new season, the combination of LeBron, Dončić, and Davis promises to be one of the most formidable in the NBA. However, the team will need to improve its defense and bench depth to compete against the top contenders in the West.

Upcoming Los Angeles Lakers Games and Where to Watch Them

The Lakers will face a challenging schedule with key matchups against top-tier rivals.

Date	Time (CDMX)	Time (ET USA)	Time (ARG)	Time (ESP)	Opponent	Location	TV/Streaming
Wednesday, February 19	21:00	22:00	0:00	4:00	Charlotte Hornets	Home	NBA League Pass, Movistar Plus+ (Spain)
Thursday, February 20	21:00	22:00	0:00	4:00	Portland Trail Blazers	Away	NBA League Pass
Saturday, February 22	19:30	20:30	22:30	2:30	Denver Nuggets	Away	NBA League Pass (Global), ABC (USA), ESPN, Disney+ (Latam)

Where to Watch Lakers Games

📺 Latin America: Disney+ and NBA League Pass
📺 Spain: Movistar Plus+
📺 USA: ABC, ESPN, NBA League Pass

Lakers fans are hoping that the combination of experience and youth will propel the team toward their coveted 18th championship. Will the LeBron-Dončić duo make history in the NBA? The season is underway, and excitement is guaranteed.