Charlotte Bobcats @ Los Angeles Lakers
Preseason
2-4, 0-3 Away
93
2-4, 0-3 Away
2-4, 2-4 Home
113
2-4, 2-4 Home
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Ron Garretson
Referee:Violet Palmer
Referee:David Guthrie
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
NBA News
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Hornets' Ball any further
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that LaMelo Ball didn't need to be "penalized more moving forward" in the wake of the Hornets star's fine for tripping Miami's Bam Adebayo.
2h
Why Stephen A. likes Luka, Cunningham being eligible for end-of-season awards
Stephen A. Smith, Kenny Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo react to news of Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham being granted an exception to be eligible for end-of-season awards.
3h
Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham eligible for NBA season awards
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards' challenge was declined.
2h
