It's another night where the Charlotte Hornets will be shorthanded as center Mark Williams will miss his second straight game due to 'foot injury management.' T

Who's PlayingLos Angeles Clippers @ Charlotte HornetsCurrent Records: Los Angeles 27-20, Charlotte 12-32How To WatchWhen: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North CarolinaTV: FanDuel SN - CharlotteFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline Streaming:  Catch select NBA matches on Fubo (Try for free.

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The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 112 to 104 Friday night. They were without All-Star LaMelo Ball and shooting guard Brandon Miller. Ball has been dealing with a left ankle sprain since Monday.

The Clippers are locked in a battle with the Lakers for the top spot in the Pacific Division. LeBron and co. currently hold a slim ½ game lead in the race. The Clippers have won three of their last four overall.

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The Los Angeles Clippers are hitting the third stop on their multi-game road trip and Friday's opponents are the Charlotte Hornets. Friday night's game is the first meeting of the regular season between these two teams.