NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers put an end to their recent struggles with a much-needed 103-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets Wednesday.
Lamar Odom came off the bench to score a team-high 24 points for the Lakers (22-10), who shot 58 percent from the field to end a three-game losing streak.
Kobe Bryant scored 20 points while 7-footer Andrew Bynum was inserted into the starting lineup and had 18.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles)
