STUNG BY THE HORNETS 115-106

From ESPN.COM
David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 32 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 116-105 on Tuesday night to snap the Lakers' 15-game home winning streak.

West shot 14-of-23 from the floor and 12-of-13 from the foul line in matching his career high. He also grabbed 11 rebounds as the Hornets (21-10) won for the 16th time in 21 games and avenged two losses to the Lakers in New Orleans earlier this season. More...

Fast Facts

• The Hornets' 116 points are the most the Lakers have given up at home this season.

• David West tied a career-high with 40 points and grabbed 11 boards. West became the first player in New Orleans history to score 40-plus points and nab 10-plus rebounds in a game.

• Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, shooting 6-of-7 from 3-point range along the way. The Lakers are just 10-6 all-time when Kobe hits 6-plus from beyond the arc.

-- ESPN research

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* Despite the loss the locker room was not a morgue after their second loss at Staples Center. Kobe was optimistic.
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* Hornets Coach Byron Scott said his team had something to prove by finally beating the Lakers on their 3rd try.
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* The highlight of the night was Kobe's performance in the 3rd quarter. 20 points!
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* Chris Paul summed up Kobe's 3rd in one word, "crazy"
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