Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Hornets Game 1 NBA Western Conference Playoffs in Los Angeles

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