Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is fouled on a layup in the final minute of overtime by Hornets forward David West. Bryant made the basket and free throw to help seal with win. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers point guard Derek Fisher draws a key charging foul from Hornets point guard Chris Paul late in the game Friday night. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul draws a foul from Lakers forward Lamar Odom on a driving layup in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic steals the ball from Hornets forward Sean Marks in the second half Friday night. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Josh Powell gets turned around in a battle for the basketball with Hornets forward James Posey during the first half Friday night. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Hornets forward David West comes up with a rebound between Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and forward Lamar Odom in the first half Friday night. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant leans over New Orleans forward James Posey for a shot in the first half Friday night. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul attempts a floating one-hander over Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar in the first half Friday night. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tries for a steal against Hornets point guard Chris Paul during the first half Friday night. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
