--The Lakers have a three-day break before playing again Thursday against San Antonio. The Lakers have another three-day break the following Monday through Wednesday, as well.

--Kobe Bryant joked with Hornets rookie Chris Paul with 38.2 seconds left in the game Sunday night about the difficulty of drawing foul calls.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"We're just trying to get momentum; gain confidence as a team." -- Lakers coach Phil Jackson, on trying to move up to the Western Conference's No. 6 spot.

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