The New Orleans Hornets went into the second quarter of Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers down three. They head into halftime up four.
Lakers Vs. Hornets Score: Ariza, Landry Put Hornets Back On Top At Half, 49-45
Trevor Ariza has 16 points and the Hornets lead the Lakers 49-45 at the half.
Chris Paul has nine assists and Carl Landry has 12 points to power New Orleans, who is shooting 53%.
The Lakers were able to quell their initial foul trouble concerns but took their foot off the pedal when it came to scoring. Shooting 45%, Los Angeles is getting most of their scoring from Ron Artest (16). Meanwhile, Pau Gasol has cooled off, not scoring at all after netting eight points in the first quarter.
Kobe Bryant has no points so far but does have seven assists. It’s Kobe’s first scoreless first half in a playoff game since 2004 against Minnesota. However, he did score 22 in the second half of that game, so, be ready.
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