SB Nation Los Angeles - Lakers Vs. Hornets: L.A. Grabs 88-85 Come-From-Behind Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-03-31T17:55:48-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26800142012-03-31T17:55:48-07:002012-03-31T17:55:48-07:00Lakers Vs. Hornets Final Score: L.A. Comes From Behind To Win, 88-85
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<p>It was one of <span>Kobe Bryant's</span> worst performances in recent memeory, but the <a href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Lakers</a> still needed a clutch shot from the superstar to help seal a win over the visiting <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Hornets</a>.</p>
<p>The Lakers fell behind after halftime and required a big fourth quarter and missed final shot to pull off the 88-85 victory. Bryant did not sink a shot or score a point until the final seven minutes of the game. He ended up with 11 points and five assists, going 3-for-21 from the floor, including just 1-for-8 from three-point range. The one three-pointer he converted ended up being the difference in the game, putting the Lakers ahead with just 0:20 left in regulation.</p>
<p><span>Pau Gasol</span> led the way for the Lakers in this one, finishing with 21 points and 11 rebounds.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Lakers, head to <a href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Silver Screen and Roll</a>, and for more on the Hornets, head to <a href="http://www.atthehive.com/">At The Hive</a>.</i></p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-lakers/2012/3/31/2917179/lakers-vs-hornets-final-score-recap-kobe-bryantBill Hanstock2012-03-31T13:42:44-07:002012-03-31T13:42:44-07:00Lakers Vs. Hornets: L.A. Leads New Orleans At Halftime, 43-39
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<p>After the first half of play, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> lead the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a> by a score of 43-39 at home in the STAPLES Center. The Lakers are looking to bounce back from a Thursday night loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> and the Hornets are trying to avoid losing four of their last five games.</p>
<p>The Lakers were led by <span>Pau Gasol</span>, who scored 14 points in the first half. <span>Ramon Sessions</span> added eight and <span>Steve Blake</span> came off the bench to add nine points. <span>Kobe Bryant</span>, however, has been held completely scoreless in the first half. The Hornets were led by forward <span>Jason Smith</span>, who scored seven points in the first half. <span>Jarrett Jack</span> added six as did <span>Greivis Vasquez</span> and <span>Xavier Henry</span>, who both came off the bench.</p>
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<p>The Lakers are definitely looking to get Bryant more involved in the second half as they are definitely looking to avoid giving up the top spot in the Western Conference's Pacific Division to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Clippers</a>, who are nipping at their heals.</p>
<p>For more on the Lakers, head to <a href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Silver Screen and Roll</a>, and for more on the Hornets, head to <a href="http://www.atthehive.com/">At The Hive</a>.</p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-lakers/2012/3/31/2916773/lakers-vs-hornets-l-a-leads-new-orleans-at-halftime-43-39Jason Garrison2012-03-31T08:00:29-07:002012-03-31T08:00:29-07:00Lakers Vs. Hornets: Game Time, TV Info And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> look to get back into the win column on Saturday afternoon, hosting the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a> at Staples Center. Here are the relevant details of Saturday's NBA Western Conference battle:</p>
<p><b>Records</b>: Lakers (31-20); Hornets (13-38)</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles</p>
<p><b>Time</b>: 12:30 p.m. PDT</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: Fox Sports West, with Bill Macdonald and Stu Lantz on the call.</p>
<p><b>Offensive Efficiency</b>: Lakers, 105.0 points per 100 possessions (14th in NBA); Hornets, 100.4 (27th)</p>
<p><b>Defensive Efficiency</b>: Lakers, 102.5 (11th); Hornets, 105.5 (18th)</p>
<p><b>Home vs. Road</b>: The Lakers are 20-5 at home this season though they have lost three of their last four games at Staples Center. The Hornets are 8-17 on the road, which is better than their 5-21 home record in New Orleans this season.</p>
<p><b>Series History</b>: The Lakers have won their last five meetings with New Orleans overall, and they have also beaten the Hornets in each of their last five meetings at Staples Center.</p>
<p><b>Rare Saturday Home Game</b>: The Clippers played Friday night at Staples Center and do so again Saturday night, which meant the Lakers get the afternoon slot today. Just playing at all on a Saturday at home is rare for the Lakers, who usually occupy the Friday-Sunday night slots at home. This is just the 10th Saturday home game for the Lakers since the start of the 1998-1999 season and the first non-holiday Saturday home game since a 91-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on January 17, 2004.</p>
<p><b>Division Race Heating Up</b>: The Lakers own a one-game lead in the Pacific Division over the Clippers with 15 games remaining. The Lakers have eight home games and seven road games remaining, with one of the road games at Staples Center against the Clippers. The Clippers have six home games and nine road contests left on their schedule.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and notes on Lakers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Silver Screen and Roll</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-lakers/2012/3/31/2915977/lakers-vs-hornets-game-time-tv-infoEric Stephen2012-03-31T06:12:48-07:002012-03-31T06:12:48-07:00Lakers Vs. Hornets Game Preview: L.A. Has Beaten New Orleans Five Straight Times
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<p>The Lakers have beaten the Hornets five straight times.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> look to get back on track on Saturday afternoon, hosting the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a> at Staples Center. The Lakers have lost four of their last seven games and three of their last four home games, and open play on Saturday just one game ahead of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> in the Pacific Division with 15 games to play.</p>
<p>In their first meeting this season, the Lakers (31-20) won in New Orleans 107-101 in overtime on March 14. The Lakers have beaten the Hornets five straight times overall, and five straight times at Staples Center. The Lakers are 20-5 at home this season.</p>
<p><span>Andrew Bynum</span> had 25 points and 18 rebounds in that March 14 win in New Orleans, and is averaging 22.4 points and 11.0 rebounds per game in March, including 25 points and 13 rebounds in a loss to Oklahoma City on Thursday night.</p>
<p>New Orleans (13-38) has the worst record in the Western Conference, and have lost seven of their last 10 games.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and notes on Lakers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com">Silver Screen and Roll</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-lakers/2012/3/31/2915965/lakers-vs-hornets-game-preview-andrew-bynumEric Stephen