Paul lifts Hornets into tie with Lakers (AP)

Where the Hornets would be without four-time All-Star Chris Paul is anyone's guess. With him, they've become a major headache for the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, who won't get out of the first round of the playoffs without playing at least six games and taking another trip back to the Big Easy.

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