Hornets 109, Lakers 100

The Lakers were no-shows in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Hornets today at Staples Center. They were outplayed from the opening tip and were booed as they left the court. Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, Ron Artest scored 16 and Pau Gasol had only eight on 2-for-9 shooting. Chris Paul had 33 points, seven rebounds and 14 assists.