The lakers are probably the most talented team, but they are not a tough team. Back to back game on the road, 2 minutes left, they are behind the bobcats by 18pts.
I've been watching the lakers/charlotte games for a couple years in a row now and charlotte always play the lakers well. Seems like they just have their number.
Charlotte's got some size in the frontcourt with Wallace, Thomas and Chandler. They were very active and gave the Lakers problems on both ends of the court. And it's not like the Lakers weren't playing hard either, though I didn't realize it was a second night of a back-to-back for them. I haven't seen many Bobcats games, and none since the trades for Jackson and Thomas, but I like what I see.