Lakers Take On Hornets In Charlotte
- Updated: December 28, 2015
The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their road trip when they take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Los Angeles is coming off a loss to Memphis last night and the look to rebound tonight.
Charlotte is a team that has gone to the space and pace style and take the most three pointers in the Eastern Conference. Los Angeles who struggles with defense will need to try and limit that as much as possible.
Los Angeles comes into this game with a 5-26 record while the Hornets sport a 16-13 clip.
Marvin Williams is listed as probable for he Hornets. He is a dealing with a neck strain injury. Nicolas Batum is also dealing with a right hand contusion and his is listed as probable as well. Spencer Hawes is dealing with a back injury and is listed as doubtful.
Charlotte is lead by Kemba Walker and Batum on the offensive end. Walker is averaging 17.9 points per game this season while Batum is averaging 16.3.
Al Jefferson is a big part of this team but has had his share of off the court issues. He was suspended for five games for violating team policy.
With this game being the second night of a back to back and the 3rd game in four nights it will be interesting to see if this Laker team shows up or not.
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Charlotte Hornets Game Information
Date: December 28
Time: 4:00 p.m. PST
Location: Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, North Carolina
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