TO THE RACK: Laker forward Luke Walton shoots the ball past Hornet forward David West and guard Chris Paul. (Ty Russell / AP)
INSIDE MANEUVER: Laker forward Devean George goes for a shot against the Hornets’ Speedy Claxton. (Larry W. Smith / EPA)
ON THE REBOUND: Kwame Brown and Luke Walton go for a rebound against the Hornets’ David West. (Larry W. Smith / EPA)
HACK ATTACK: Kobe Bryant gets fouled on a shot attempt by the Hornets’ P.J. Brown. (Larry W. Smith / EPA)
LOOKING FOR A SHOT: Laker rookie Andrew Bynum tries to find room for a shot against the defense of P.J. Brown. (Larry W. Smith / EPA)
ELEVATING HIS GAME: Kobe Bryant rises above a Hornet defender for a shot. (Larry W. Smith / EPA)
