<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Paul’s 26 points, 17 assists, lead Hornets past Spurs, 100-75 By BRETT MARTEL, AP Sports Writer 23 minutes ago NEW ORLEANS (AP)—Chris Paul had 26 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets take a convincing 100-75 victory over the Southwest Division leading San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. David West, returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for three games, had 29 points and 10 rebounds as New Orleans pulled within a half-game of the division lead behind the Spurs and Houston Rockets. The Hornets shot a stunning 59 percent against the normally defensive-minded Spurs, who had held 26 of their previous 30 opponents under 100 points. When West hit a 3-pointer with 5 minutes remaining, the Hornets led 91-71, and both teams subbed all of their starters out soon after. San Antonio shot 43 percent, going only 2-of-18 from 3-point range and a dreadful 7-of-17 on free throws. Tony Parker had a particularly rough night at the foul line, going 2-for-8. Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Parker finished with 26 points, hitting the Spurs’ only two 3-pointers. Manu Ginobili added 11 points for San Antonio. Paul had his double-double when he set up West’s jumper with 10:44 left in the third quarter, at which point Paul had played only 20 minutes. It ended up being the eighth time this season he’s had at least 20 points and 15 assists in a game. New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler (6) pulls in a 2nd quarter rebound from San Antonio Spurs center Kurt Thomas during their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, La., Wednesday, March 12,. 2008. New Orleans Hornets center Tys… AP - Mar 12, 9:21 pm EDT The Hornets began to pull away in the third quarter when Paul made consecutive jumpers, then scored inside on a feed from Tyson Chandler. West then hit a pair of jump hooks and a driving floater off the glass. Peja Stojakovic followed with a tough fadeaway and rookie Julian Wright hit a pull up after spinning into the lane, capping a 16-6 run that put New Orleans up 68-54. Duncan’s free throws pulled the Spurs to 76-67 at the end of three quarters, but New Orleans scored the first three baskets of the fourth quarter and pulled away from there. Duncan and Parker combined for all of San Antonio’s first 18 points, with Parker scoring 10, during the opening 10 minutes. That was enough to keep it close early. Parker had 13 points in the first quarter, after which the Hornets led only 25-23. Parker and Paul each scored 18 in the first half, when Paul also had eight of his assists. Paul and West each scored twice during an 8-2 run to close out the second quarter, giving New Orleans a 48-41 halftime lead. Notes Bruce Bowen’s start was his 500th in a row, the longest streak in the NBA. His run began on Feb. 28, 2002. … Paul had two steals in the first quarter, giving him at least one in all 61 games in which he has played this season, a franchise record and the longest streak in the NBA. … Hornets reserve Bonzi Wells returned from a four-game absence (bruised Achilles’) and scored eight points in 16 minutes. … Chandler had 10 rebounds.</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Mar 12 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd still take Marvin Williams and Al Horford before I take CP3 and a scrub.</div> That was deep, nice subtle allusion as well.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Mar 12 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd still take Marvin Williams and Al Horford before I take CP3 and a scrub.</div> I don't see any way you can defend this position unless you just don't understand how good Chris Paul is.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Mar 12 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd still take Marvin Williams and Al Horford before I take CP3 and a scrub.</div> I don't see any way you can defend this position unless you just don't understand how good Chris Paul is. </div> He's joking. :[
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ Mar 13 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Mar 12 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd still take Marvin Williams and Al Horford before I take CP3 and a scrub.</div> I don't see any way you can defend this position unless you just don't understand how good Chris Paul is. </div> He's joking. :[ </div> Heh. Sorry. I've become desensitized to sarcasm by reading so much stupid stuff like this.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ Mar 13 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Mar 12 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd still take Marvin Williams and Al Horford before I take CP3 and a scrub.</div> I don't see any way you can defend this position unless you just don't understand how good Chris Paul is. </div> He's joking. :[ </div> Heh. Sorry. I've become desensitized to sarcasm by reading so much stupid stuff like this. </div> This is what MyNets was talking about: http://sportstwo.com/forums/Billy-Knight-f...ke-t112893.html Page 2 highlights MyNets' real thoughts. :]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ Mar 13 2008, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ Mar 13 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Mar 12 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd still take Marvin Williams and Al Horford before I take CP3 and a scrub.</div> I don't see any way you can defend this position unless you just don't understand how good Chris Paul is. </div> He's joking. :[ </div> Heh. Sorry. I've become desensitized to sarcasm by reading so much stupid stuff like this. </div> This is what MyNets was talking about: http://sportstwo.com/forums/Billy-Knight-f...ke-t112893.html Page 2 highlights MyNets' real thoughts. :] </div> Sadly, I replied in that thread and forgot about it completely. Old age sucks. *sigh*
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ Mar 13 2008, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ Mar 13 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 13 2008, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Mar 12 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd still take Marvin Williams and Al Horford before I take CP3 and a scrub.</div> I don't see any way you can defend this position unless you just don't understand how good Chris Paul is. </div> He's joking. :[ </div> Heh. Sorry. I've become desensitized to sarcasm by reading so much stupid stuff like this. </div> This is what MyNets was talking about: http://sportstwo.com/forums/Billy-Knight-f...ke-t112893.html Page 2 highlights MyNets' real thoughts. :] </div> Sadly, I replied in that thread and forgot about it completely. Old age sucks. *sigh* </div> I'm sure a good amount of posters that didn't read that thread might have thought the same thing hence my "subtle allusion" comment.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Mar 13 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>M-V-P! M-V-P! /ducks for cover</div> lol don't worry, I got your back on that one.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hustler @ Mar 14 2008, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chutney @ Mar 13 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>M-V-P! M-V-P! /ducks for cover</div> lol don't worry, I got your back on that one. </div> Same here. Definitely top 3, and #1 in my ranking.
