Despite Kobe's 39 points performance, CP3 and David west combined for 72 points in a 116 - 105 victory over the LA lakers. Chris Paul scored 32 points, dished out 15 assists along with 3 steals and had no turnovers in 44 minutes of playing. NO's other allstar, David West, picked up his mid-range game, shooting 14 of 23, made 12 of his 13 freethrow attempts and finished with 40 points and 11 rebounds, tieing his career high in points.
