Clippers Get Stung

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the New Orleans Hornets 104-98, their 57th loss of the season. The Clips could not hold a fourth-quarter lead as New Orleans shot .531 from the field. LA had shot 50% but committed 24 turnovers that resulted in 28 points. Chris Paul led the Hornets with 30 points and 14 assists, and David West added 19 points. Eric Gordon led the Clippers wit 25 points, and Zach Randolph had 24 with 14 rebounds.

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.

Clippers Shorthanded in Loss

The Los Angeles Clippers were defeated by the New Orleans Hornets 99-87. The Clips were without Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins after the Knicks learned about Cuttino Mobley's heart condition, putting the trade's effects on hold. New York could have voided the deal if they felt Mobley's condition would be too uncomfortable. However, the trade went through as planned, and Randolph and Collins will be available for LA's next game. However, the trade's problems caused problems in the Clipper's game against the Hornets, who outscored LA 50-41 in the second half. David West lead New Orleans with 27 points, and Chris Paul had a triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 17 assists. Rookie Eric Gordon had his first NBA start with the Clips, scoring 25 points. Baron Davis also helped LA with 19 points and 8 assists.