The Lakers (31-42) are in New Orleans (31-43) for a matchup between two teams currently in line to play against one another in the nine vs. 10 play-in game, and this game – plus another in April – could go a long way towards determining home court advantage. The game tips at 4 p.m. on Spectrum SportsNet.
Below are three things to know about the matchup:
BUILDING ENERGY
While the Lakers lost at home to Philly on Wednesday, they played with spirit for the entire ball game, which was an encouraging sign to coach Frank Vogel.