TONIGHT

vs. Charlotte, 7:30

Fox Sports Net

* Site--Staples Center.

* Radio--KLAC (570).

* Records--Lakers 27-5, Hornets 18-13.

* Record vs. Hornets (1999)--1-0.

* Update--Charlotte has the second-best home record in the league, behind only the Lakers, but is 5-11 on the road and has lost its last three games, at Indianapolis, Phoenix and Utah. * Tickets--Sold out.