Here is what you need to know before the Lakers host the Charlotte Hornets.
1) It might finally be Zo time
He’s not at 100 percent, but he wants to give it a go. Lonzo Ball (sprained right shoulder) is considered questionable to play in this game.
The Lakers have sorely missed their starting point guard, losing all six games without him. Ball’s absence has been felt on both sides of the ball.
The pace has slowed and passing has stagnated, while defensively they have given up a league-high 124.3 points per game in this stretch.