After a crushing loss to the Boston Celtics on February 7, the Los Angeles Lakers have little time for a pity party. The team will head south to face the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena tonight, and this will be a true test as to how well they can shake off a blowout loss.
Seeing as how Charlotte has lost five games in a row, the Lakers are in a position to be part of another blowout, but on the winning side. They already narrowly defeated the Bobcats on December 18, and this is the opportunity for their new pass-first attitude to make a comeback and show that Los Angeles can make a comeback en route to a playoff spot.
Of course, that won't be easy against Charlotte. Though they do have a poor record, the Bobcats have some fine young players capable of being key difference makers down the stretch.
It's going to be up to the veteran Lakers to stop this young and feisty squad, which will be tough given the team's road struggles. Los Angeles has gone just 8-17 on the road, and a Bobcats team looking to defend its home court could prove to be troublesome.
The stage is thus set for what could be either a blowout or an incredibly close contest, and fans should definitely tune in to watch it go down.
Time: Friday, February 8th, 7 p.m. EST
TV: Time Warner Cable Sportsnet, SportSouth Charlotte
Records: Los Angeles Lakers (23-27) vs. Charlotte Bobcats (11-37)
Seeing as how Charlotte has lost five games in a row, the Lakers are in a position to be part of another blowout, but on the winning side. They already narrowly defeated the Bobcats on December 18, and this is the opportunity for their new pass-first attitude to make a comeback and show that Los Angeles can make a comeback en route to a playoff spot.
Of course, that won't be easy against Charlotte. Though they do have a poor record, the Bobcats have some fine young players capable of being key difference makers down the stretch.
It's going to be up to the veteran Lakers to stop this young and feisty squad, which will be tough given the team's road struggles. Los Angeles has gone just 8-17 on the road, and a Bobcats team looking to defend its home court could prove to be troublesome.
The stage is thus set for what could be either a blowout or an incredibly close contest, and fans should definitely tune in to watch it go down.
Time: Friday, February 8th, 7 p.m. EST
TV: Time Warner Cable Sportsnet, SportSouth Charlotte
Records: Los Angeles Lakers (23-27) vs. Charlotte Bobcats (11-37)
