Lakers vs. Hornets: L.A. routs New Orleans

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The Lakers went to work in the third quarter, blowing by the New Orleans Hornets in opening a 27-point lead.

The Lakers coasted from there, winnnig, 104-88, over on Sunday night at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 28 points.

DJ Mbenga had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Shannon Brown came off the bench to score 15 points for the Lakers.

They looked content in building a 17-point lead. That lead was cut to 10 points later in the second.

But the Lakers picked it back up, opening a 55-42 halftime lead.

They finished the second quarter with Derek Fisher making a three-pointer just before the half-time buzzer sounded.