The Los Angeles Lakers open their 2011 NBA playoff run with a first-round matchup against the New Orleans Hornets. The first two games will be held at Staples Center, beginning Sunday at 12:30 p.m. PDT on ABC. The Lakers were 4-0 in the regular season against the Hornets. Here is a statistical look at their four encounters this season:
| Lakers Vs. Hornets 2010-2011 | ||
| Stat | Lakers | Hornets |
| Wins | 4 | 0 |
| Points/Gm | 101.8 | 91.0 |
| Pts Per Possession | 1.19 | 1.06 |
| FG% | 51.0% | 43.7% |
| 3-point FG% | 29.7% | 32.9% |
| 2-point FG% | 56.6% | 46.8% |
| Effective FG% | 54.1% | 47.4% |
| Rebounds/Gm | 43.8 | 39.8 |
| Offensive Rebound Rate | 31.6% | 29.6% |
| Defensive Rebound Rate | 70.4% | 68.4% |
Thanks to Dexter Fishmore (follow him on Twitter!) for the bulk of these numbers.
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