Charlotte Hornets (7-21, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (16-15, ninth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles faces the Charlotte Hornets after Anthony Davis scored 40 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-115 loss to the Boston Celtics.
The Lakers are 10-4 on their home court. Los Angeles ranks third in the league with 35.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Davis averaging 9.0.
The Hornets are 3-10 on the road. Charlotte gives up 120.6 points to opponents and has been outscored by 10.