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LA Clippers (8-12) at Charlotte (7-12), 4:00 pm
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) - The Charlotte Bobcats and the Los Angeles Clippers both ended extended losing streaks recently. Whether either team can put together a winning streak remains to be seen. The Bobcats host the Clippers on Wednesday looking for just their second win in the last 10 contests. Charlotte snapped a seven-game skid Saturday with a 96-93 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers. But the Bobcats dropped a 104-85 decision the following day to the Detroit Pistons. Jason Richardson scored 15 points Sunday to pace Charlotte, which got off to a 6-4 start this season. Los Angeles also suffered through a seven-game losing streak but has won two of its past three, including a 91-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday. Chris Kaman led the way against the nets with 18 points and 14 rebounds. The 7-foot Kaman is averaging 13.7 rebounds per game, good for third in the NBA.