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Stevenson Stings Hornets at the Buzzer

New Orleans' third straight loss drops them to third in West

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Feb 26, 2008 6:41 AM CST
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(Newser) – The Wizards stormed back from an 11-point halftime deficit against one of the West's best teams, knocking off the Hornets 95-92 on DeShawn Stevenson's buzzer-beating fadeaway three-pointer. It was a fitting conclusion on a career 33-point evening for Stevenson. The shot concluded a chippy, foul-intensive final minute.

Washington star Antawn Jamison, attempting to carry the team in the absence of powerhouses Caron Butler and Gilbert Arenas, sponsored the attendance of 20 New Orleans children, then suffered through a 3-for-16 night. Chris Paul led the Hornets with 22 points, but his team dropped its third straight game, falling to third place in the ultra-competitive West.

Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson (2) loses control of the ball as he goes up against New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler for a shot attempt during the fourth quarter of a basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. Stevenson had a game-high 33 points as the Wizards...
Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson (2) loses control of the ball as he goes up against New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler for a shot attempt during the fourth quarter of a basketball game...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler, right, and guard Bonzi Wells disagree with a call during the final minutes of a basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. The Wizards beat the Hornets 95-92. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler, right, and guard Bonzi Wells disagree with a call during the final minutes of a basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 25,...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler dunks during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler dunks during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards head coach Eddie Jordan gestures to his team during the second quarter of a basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Washington Wizards head coach Eddie Jordan gestures to his team during the second quarter of a basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson, right, and head coach Eddie Jordan celebrate Stevenson's game-winning three-point shot during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. Stevenson had a game-high 33 points as the Wizards beat the Hornets 95-92....
Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson, right, and head coach Eddie Jordan celebrate Stevenson's game-winning three-point shot during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans...   (Associated Press)
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