Charlotte Hornets Gameday: vs. Los Angeles Lakers
7 p.m., Time Warner Cable Arena
TV: Fox Sports Southeast Radio: WFNZ-AM 610.
Projected Starters
Hornets | Lakers | |||||
Pos, Player | PPG | RPG | Pos, Player | PPG | RPG | |
G K. Walker | 17.9 | 4.3 | G J. Clarkson | 14.8 | 3.8 | |
G N. Batum | 16.3 | 6.6 | G L. Williams | 13.4 | 2.5 | |
F P. Hairston | 5.7 | 2.4 | F K. Bryant | 17.2 | 4.1 | |
F M. Williams | 9.6 | 6.8 | F L. Nance | 4.6 | 3.7 | |
C C. Zeller | 8.1 | 5.3 | C R. Hibbert | 7.3 | 6.2 | |
Matchup to Watch
Kobe Bryant vs. P.J. Hairston: This is Bryant’s final game in Charlotte, as he’s retiring at the end of the season. There’s some chance he might sit out as this is the second game on back-to-back nights.
Observations
▪ The Hornets broke a three-game losing streak with Saturday’s 98-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers actually played the Grizzlies in Memphis on Sunday.
▪ The Hornets have won two of the past three meetings with the Lakers after losing five in a row.
Tap-ins
▪ Hornets reserve center Spencer Hawes is listed as doubtful for this game with a stiff lower back.
▪ Hornets Nic Batum (right hand contusion) and Marvin Williams (neck strain) are listed as probable for this game.
Did you know?
The Hornets scored 30 fast-break points against the Grizzlies, their most this season.
Rick Bonnell
This story was originally published December 27, 2015 at 3:54 PM with the headline "Charlotte Hornets Gameday: vs. Los Angeles Lakers."