LA Lakers defeat New Orleans Hornets 93-86. With just under six minutes left in the game the Lakers had a 16-point lead. Just a mere 4:30 later the lead shrank to just three thanks to Chris Paul's NBA record seventh consecutive 20-10 game. But Kobe Bryant put the game away making a three-pointer with James Posey draped around him giving the Lakers an 86-80 lead. The Lakers would not be threatened thereafter. I thank the Lakers for making the game exciting while I was driving home from work but would prefer them to help me keep my blood pressure steady. The Lakers are now the only undefeated team at 7-0 and next face Allen Iverson and the Detroit Pistons at Staples on Friday. more ›