Recap - Lakers Defeat New Orleans 101-97

Recap - Lakers Defeat New Orleans 101-97

Los Angeles got 25 points from Kobe Bryant en route to a 101-97 victory over New Orleans on Friday at STAPLES Center.

Bettors who backed the Lakers were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of 7.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 188.5.

Los Angeles got 21 points from Pau Gasol and another 17 points from Andrew Bynum. Pau Gasol contributed 7 assists, while Pau Gasol cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

New Orleans got 23 points from David West in a losing cause and another 17 points from Marco Belinelli. Chris Paul contributed 10 assists for the Hornets, while Emeka Okafor had 13 rebounds.

The Lakers hit the break leading 51-46 before taking care of business in the second half.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-38.

Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Denver.