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Stojakovic Plays Hero for Hornets in Orlando

Posted Apr 1, 08 11:27 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Sweet-shooting forward Peja Stojakovic had six points in the final minute to lead the Hornets past the Magic, 98-97. After star point guard Chris Paul missed two free throws with six seconds left, Orlando had a chance to win, but Keyon Dooling misfired on a would-be buzzer-beater. Also in pro basketball:

  • The 76ers notched their 20th win in 27 games after Lou Williams took over late, scoring seven straight points as New Jersey tumbled, 108-99
  • Down 11 entering the fourth quarter, the Bucks surged back to beat the Knicks in overtime, 119-115. Michael Redd had a game-high 36 points.

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New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16), of Serbia, works his way around Orlando Magic guard Keith Bogans to get position for a shot during the second half.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New Orleans Hornets forward Hilton Armstrong, center, loses the ball trying to get off a shot between Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, and guard Maurice Evans, right.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler (6) puts pressure on Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard as he tries to get off a shot.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, and New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul reach for a rebound.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Redd reacts in front of New York Knicks' Wilson Chandler (21) after making a three-point basket.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New York Knicks' Nate Robinson (4) loses the ball as he tries to drive past Milwaukee Bucks' Charlie Villanueva (31) and Mo Williams (25).   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter, right, shoots over Philadelphia 76ers' Rodney Carney during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young and New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris, rear, vie for control of the ball during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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