Lakers vs Charlotte: prediction for the NBA match

Lakers are still playing with a weakened squad. They have many aging veterans in the squad, so someone is always out. In the most recent matches LeBron James was unavailable. Trevor Ariza, Kendrick Nunn and Talen Horton-Tucker are also out with the injuries. It is not the only problem of the team. Russell Westbrook's debut was not so impressive, Carmelo Anthony is still inconsistent, so it is hard to expect a success.

In two most recent matches Lakers were beaten by Oklahoma (104:107) and Portland (90:105). 

It is also not the best season for Charlotte. James Borrego's men got off to a flying start of the season, but they were not so fortunate recently. Hornets can't find a victory since the start of November. In recent matches Hornets suffered defeats to Cleveland (110:113), Golden State (92:114), Sacramento (110:140) and Clippers (106:120). 

Miles Bridges is still playing well for Charlotte, but his performance is not enough to get the team out of the slump, James Borrego needs to change something, because Hornets are going down at full speed.