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Hornets Come Back to Sting Celtics

West scores 37, New Orleans survives horrible start

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 22, 2008 11:09 PM CDT

(Newser) – The New Orleans Hornets followed a strange path in beating the Boston Celtics 113-106 last night, reports the Associated Press. The Hornets fell behind by 15 points early, and let the Celtics hit 75% of their shots, before storming from behind to end Boston's four-game winning streak. David West led the way with 37 points, while Chris Paul had 19.

Paul, who played only 29 minutes because of foul trouble, also hit two key jumpers down the stretch for the Hornets, who have also beaten the Spurs, the Lakers and the Rockets in recent games. Paul Pierce had 16 of his 28 points in the first quarter, but it wasn't enough for Boston to get its ninth straight road win.

New Orleans Hornets Tyson Chandler (6) celebrates the 113-106 victory over the Boston Celtics last night. The Hornets defeated the Celtics 113-106.
New Orleans Hornets Tyson Chandler (6) celebrates the 113-106 victory over the Boston Celtics last night. The Hornets defeated the Celtics 113-106.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Hornets David West (30) drives to the basket between Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) and Kevin Garnett last night.  West scored 37 points in the Hornets' 113-106 win.
New Orleans Hornets David West (30) drives to the basket between Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) and Kevin Garnett last night. West scored 37 points in the Hornets' 113-106 win.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) goes to the basket as New Orleans Hornets Tyson Chandler, left and David West try for the stop. Pierce scored 28 but Boston lost to the Hornets, 113-106.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) goes to the basket as New Orleans Hornets Tyson Chandler, left and David West try for the stop. Pierce scored 28 but Boston lost to the Hornets, 113-106.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers disagrees with an officials call during the first half against the New Orleans Hornets in a NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers disagrees with an officials call during the first half against the New Orleans Hornets in a NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 22, 2008.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Hornets' David West (30) receives congratulations from teammates after defeating the Boston Celtics 113-106 last night. West scored 37-points to lead all Hornets in scoring.
New Orleans Hornets' David West (30) receives congratulations from teammates after defeating the Boston Celtics 113-106 last night. West scored 37-points to lead all Hornets in scoring.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Boston Celtics center P.J. Brown (93) denies the lane to New Orleans Hornets' Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Boston Celtics center P.J. Brown (93) denies the lane to New Orleans Hornets' Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 22, 2008.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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