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Paul's Triple-Double Lifts Hornets

Posted Apr 6, 08 7:56 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Chris Paul had 16 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record for single-season victories with 54 in a 108-96 defeat of the Golden State Warriors. It was the fourth career triple double for Paul, who inspired chants of M-V-P from a sellout crowd that watched the Hornets win their 11th straight home game.

Monta Ellis scored 35 points to keep the Warriors in the game late into the final period. Peja Stojakovic and David West each scored 25 points, helping New Orleans close the game on an 18-6 run after Golden State had rallied to tie the game at 90. The Hornets remain atop the Western Conference standings with six games remaining.

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New Orleans Hornets guards Bonzi Wells, left, and Morris Peterson, right rear, congratulate teammate Chris Paul as he leaves the game during the final minutes in New Orleans, Sunday, April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Golden State Warriors forward Al Harrington, right, swats a jump ball away from New Orleans Hornets forward David West, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday,...   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic, top, shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis (8) during the quarter of NBA action in New Orleans, Sunday, April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis disagrees with a call during the second quarter of a basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Sunday, April 6, 2008. The Hornets beat the...   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) passes to a teammate under pressure from Golden State center Andris Biedrins during the fourth quarter of their game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
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