Lakers Get Stung by Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the New Orleans Hornets 116-105, snapping both six-game and 15 home-game winning streaks. The game also caused Lamar Odom to hyperextend his right knee, and will not be with the team today in Oakland so he can get an MRI. The Lakers rallied in the third quarter to take a 99-94 lead, but New Orleans went on a 15-0 run to take the game. Kobe Bryant scored 39 points and had 7 assists to lead the Lakers, going 6-for-7 from 3-point range, and Odom had 12 points before leaving in the second quarter. Derek Fisher scored 19. David West and Chris Paul ripped apart the Lakers defense, with West scoring 40 points and getting 11 rebounds, and Paul with 32 points and 15 assists.