SportsLine's model simulated Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Wednesday as Luka Doncic plays his third game with the Lakers

So, why is Lakers vs. Hornets being played today? Here is why the game comes so soon after the All-Star break. The Lakers and Hornets are playing today because the game was rescheduled due to wildfires that impacted the Los Angeles area.

Its Wednesday, February 19, and the Charlotte Hornets (13-39) are in LA to take on the Lakers (32-20). This game was originally scheduled for January 9 but was postponed due to the LA wildfires. Check your lineups as gametime approaches as the availability of both LeBron James and LaMelo Ball is in questions due to lingering ankle issues with each.