The Los Angeles Lakers open a five-game homestand when they welcome the Charlotte Bobcats to the Staples Center this evening. The Lakers are tied with New Orleans for the top spot in Western Conference. They are 1 1/2 games ahead of the second-place Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division as well. This is the second and final meeting of the campaign between the squads. On February 11, Kobe Bryant scored 31 points and Pau Gasol netted 26 as the Lakers

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