The Los Angeles Lakers will look for a quick fix to some offensive glitches when they visit the defensive-challenged Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

Los Angeles dropped a 122-102 decision Saturday night at Atlanta while absorbing its first road loss in five outings.

"Just not a lot to like," said Lakers coach J.J. Redick, who was abbreviated in his postgame comments.

It also marked the lowest point total of the season for the Lakers, but they might be facing the right opponent to get that fixed Monday night.

Charlotte lost 126-108 on Friday at Miami, but what's not totally reflected in the score was that the Hornets gave up 53 first-quarter points.

"You just can't come out and play soft like that in the first quarter," rookie guard Kon Knueppel said. "Hopefully, some guys can get h

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