During Wednesday night's game, Lakers forward Caron Butler and Hornets guard Dan Dickau became entangled and fell to the floor. Butler punched Dickau in the midsection during the scuffle and was ejected by referee Violet Palmer.

The Lakers defeated the Hornets by a final score of 101-89.

Chris Mihm had a career-high 21 rebounds for the Lakers.  Chucky Atkins had a season-high 30 points.