Photos: Lakers vs. Hornets

Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, left, and Hornets forward P.J. Hairston fight for a loose ball during the first half.

Former Laker Magic Johnson, right, claps after Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, left, scored a basekt in the first half.

Hornets Assistant Coach Patrick Ewing, left, talks with former Laker Magic Johnson prior to a game between the Lakers and Hornets at Staples Center.

Hornets forward Marvin Williams, right, goes up for a shot as Lakers center Roy Hibbert defends during the first half.

Hornets forward Tyler Hansbrough, left, and Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell battle for a rebound during the first half.

Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, right, talks with Make-A-Wish recipient, Yitzi Tiechman prior to a game against the Hornets. The Lakers signed Tiechman to a one-day contract prior to the game.

Lakers guard Lou Williams collides with Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist during a Jan. 31 game at Staples Center.