The Los Angeles Lakers and visiting Charlotte Hornets will return from the All-Star break earlier than previously planned when the teams meet for a make-up game Wednesday.

Fresh off the All-Star break, the Lakers begin the second half of the season with a tough schedule. They begin at home against the Charlotte Hornets, the first night of a back-to-back. The purple and gold are also looking to complete a season sweep against Charlotte.

The Los Angeles Lakers were short-handed in their last game before the All-Star break, which they lost to the Utah Jazz. Starting center Jaxson Hayes left early due to a facial contusion, while guard Gabe Vincent and forward Dorian Finney-Smith,

The Los Angeles Lakers will be the first team back on the court after the All-Star break. JJ Redick and company will play in the only game in Wednesday night’s NBA slate against the Charlotte Hornets in a game that was rescheduled from January’s fires in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Lakers have released their injury report for their first game back from All-Star Weekend, a makeup game against the Charlotte Hornets that was postponed due to the Southern California wildfires.