Lakers have something extra in reserve to rout Hornets

Continuing to thrive despite the absence of injured Bynum and Gasol, Lakers get a big night from their bench, and DJ Mbenga's first career double-double, in 104-88 victory that pushes record to 6-1. Not that long ago, 19 months to be exact, the Lakers and New Orleans Hornets were enmeshed in a late-season race for the top seeding in the Western Conference.