Up next for the Lakers: Friday vs. Charlotte

vs. Charlotte

When: 7:30 p.m..

Where: Staples Center.

On the air: TV: FS West; Radio: 710; 1330.

Records: Lakers 43-19; Bobcats 26-34.

Record vs. Bobcats: 0-1.

Update: The Bobcats bottomed out Wednesday in Denver, allowing the Nuggets to shoot 60.8% in a 120-80 wipeout. Point guard D.J. Augustin was the only Bobcats starter to score in double figures (13 points).

--Mike Bresnahan