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Hornets Sting Trail Blazers

Posted Jan 24, 08 5:50 CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Punctuating their best first half in franchise history, the Hornets handily defeated Portland 96-81 last night, AP reports. The victory extended the current season-high winning streak to six. Reserve Jannero Pargo scored a season-best 24 points in a mere 24 minutes, garnering five assists along the way. The Hornets have won 14 of their last 16 games.

Pargo's impressive run helped to eradicate a 12-point deficit in the second quarter, pushing New Orleans past the Trail Blazers for good.  David West, Chris Paul and Peja Stojakovic also put up double digits for the Hornets. The Trail Blazers, led by LaMarcus Aldridge's 17 points, dropped to 25-17 with the loss, falling a half game behind Denver in the Northwest.
Source: Associated Press

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New Orleans Hornets' David West, left, goes to the basket for two of his 22-points against Portland Trail Blazers forward Channing Frye (44) in the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans,...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets Peja Stojakovic (16), of Serbia, is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers guard Martell Webster in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008....   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets' Jannero Pargo (2) passes the ball as Portland Trail Blazers guard Sergio Rodriguez (11), of Spain, tries for the block in the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans,...   (Associated Press)
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