Los Angeles at Charlotte

The Lakers lost 112-96 at Memphis yesterday as Kobe Bryant scored 19 points in 24 minutes. Larry Nance Jr. added 17 points and 11 rebounds in the effort. The Lakers shot just 38.1 percent from the field compared to 56.2 percent for the Grizzlies. Bryant intends to play tonight despite a sore knee.  Charlotte snapped a three-game losing streak with a 98-92 win over the Grizzlies on Saturday as Mike Conley finished with 19 points and Marc Gasol added 18. The Hornets were hot from distance, making 14-of-32 three-point attempts. The Lakers have covered the spread four of the last five meetings and the Hornets are 2-5 ATS their last seven games overall. Nicolas Batum is probable with a hand injury. The road team is 5-1 ATS the last six meetings and the Lakers are 16-7-1 ATS their last 24 games against Eastern Conference teams. Take the big points and play the Lakers.