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Paul, Hornets Rout Denver

Southwest Division leaders win their ninth straight game

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 29, 2008 12:22 AM CST

(Newser) – Chris Paul must have heard the "M-V-P" chants and certainly played like one with 23 points and a whopping 17 assists as the No. 1 team in the Western Conference, the New Orleans Hornets, crushed Denver 117-93, reports AP. The Hornets had six players score in double-figures, including Tyson Chandler, who dominated the battle of the centers against Marcus Camby.

New Orleans' backup center, Melvin Ely, was just as dominant, with 16 points in just 23 minutes. In winning its ninth straight, Byron Scott's crew put together two separate 12-0 runs, fueled by some dazzling passing from its star point guard. Denver was missing All-Star Carmelo Anthony, out with an ankle injury, and couldn't keep up despite Allen Iverson's 23 points.

Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby (23) blocks the shot of New Orleans Hornets Morris Peterson (9) in the first half of their game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby (23) blocks the shot of New Orleans Hornets Morris Peterson (9) in the first half of their game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets Ryan Bowen (40) forces Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson (3) to pass the ball in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008.  (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Hornets Ryan Bowen (40) forces Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson (3) to pass the ball in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Bill...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson (3) drives to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul (3) in the second half of their game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. Iverson scored two of his 23-points on this play. The Hornets defeated the Nuggets 117-93. (AP Photo/Bill...
Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson (3) drives to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul (3) in the second half of their game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. Iverson scored two of...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby (23)  looks on  in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. Paul scored 23-points in the Hornets' 117-93 victory over the Nuggets. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby (23) looks on in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. Paul...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Eduardo Najera (21) battles New Orleans Hornets' Ryan Bowen (40) for a loose ball in the first half of their game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. In the background is Hornets' David West. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Denver Nuggets forward Eduardo Najera (21) battles New Orleans Hornets' Ryan Bowen (40) for a loose ball in the first half of their game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. In the background is Hornets'...   (Associated Press)
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