NBA Playoffs: Hornets at Lakers (13 images)

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) falls to the ground after trying to stop New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Playoff series at Staples Center in Los Angeles on April 17, 2011. The Hornets defeated the Lakers 109 to 100 . UPI Photo/Lori Shepler

New Orleans Hornets small forward Trevor Ariza (1) tries to dunk over Los Angeles Lakers power forward Lamar Odom (7) during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Playoff series at Staples Center in Los Angeles on April 17, 2011. The Hornets defeated the Lakers 109 to 100 . UPI Photo/Lori Shepler

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Trey Johnson (10) plays defense on New Orleans Hornets point guard Jarrett Jack (2) during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Playoff series at Staples Center in Los Angeles on April 17, 2011. The Hornets defeated the Lakers 109 to 100 . UPI Photo/Lori Shepler

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher (2) tries to save a lose ball against the New Orleans Hornets during the second half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Playoff series at Staples Center in Los Angeles on April 17, 2011. The Hornets defeated the Lakers 109 to 100 . UPI Photo/Lori Shepler