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The Charlotte Bobcats (7-16) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (11-14) in this East vs. West match-up. The Cats are currently on a 11 game losing streak, while the Lakers are improving a bit and currently on a 2 game winning streak. The Bobcats are looking to make this a successful 4 games away as the Lakers are their first stop. Can the Cats beat the Lakers?

- Tyrus Thomas is injured for the Bobcats, while Steve Black & Steve Nash are injured for the Lakers. Kobe Bryant & Jordon Hill are game time decisions.

Game Notes - http://www.nba.com/gamenotes/bobcats.pdf

Game Time - 10:30PM ET from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.

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