--The Lakers' bench outscored New Orleans' bench, 42-9, in the Lakers' victory Wednesday night.

--The Lakers' next three games appear to be less than challenging (Milwaukee, Memphis and at Seattle), but they span just a four-day period.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"You try not to let the crowd get into it right off the bat." -- Kobe Bryant, on the Lakers' recent first-quarter domination on the road.

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