Lakers 109 - 80 Pelicans
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Hornets return home looking for fourth straight win

Jan 9, 2008 - 2:36 PM LA Lakers (22-11) at New Orleans (23-11) 8:00 pm EST

NEW ORLEANS (Ticker) - The New Orleans Hornets hope that the success on their recent road trip continues on their home floor.

New Orleans goes for its fourth straight win and ninth in 10 games when it hosts the surging Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

The Hornets, who have a six-game road winning streak, ended at three-game road swing with victories over Golden State and Phoenix, respectively.

Chris Paul has recorded a double-double in four straight games. He collected 28 points and 10 assists in Saturday's 118-113 win over the Suns.

The Hornets will have to face another Western Conference team with in the Lakers, who have won seven of their last eight games.

Los Angeles comes in winners of three games in a row as well, including a 117-101 victory at Memphis on Tuesday. The Lakers have scored at least 112 points in each of their last three games.

Derek Fisher scored a season-high 26 points on 10-of-11 shooting in Tuesday's win, while Kobe Bryant added 25 for his second straight 20-point game.

The Hornets won the first meeting, 118-104, on November 6.








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