Lakers vs. Hornets, Kobe surpasses 30,000 points

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts to scoring a basket against the Hornets  (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Lakers center Dwight Howard drives to the basket against Hornets center Robin Lopez in the first half Wednesday night.   (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is greeted by teammate Chris Duhon at the end of the first half against the Hornets.  (Gerald Herbert, / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant beats the Hornets defense for a dunk.  (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Lakers center Dwight Howard puts down a dunk against the Hornets on Wednesday night in New Orleans.  (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant drives for a reverse layup against Hornets forward Ryan Anderson on Wednesday night.  (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Hornets guard Rober Mason tries to cut off a drive by Lakers guard Kobe Bryant on Wednesday night.  (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant pulls up for a shot against New Orleans on Wednesday night. Bryant made 10 of 17 shots from the field in the game.  (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Lakers power forward Jordan Hill forces Hornets point guard Austin Rivers into an awkward shot on Wednesday night.   (Gerald Herbert, / Associated Press)

Kobe Bryant is congratulated by fans after the Lakers defeated the Hornets, 103-87, on Wednesday night in New Orleans. Bryant finished with 29 points.  (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)