The New Orleans Hornets are just another opponent right now to Chris Paul, whose only incentive stems from the Western Conference standings and how high the long-suffering Los Angeles Clippers can get in the playoff seedings. Paul had 25 points and 10 assists Monday night in a 97-85 win against the team that first tried to trade him to the Lakers -- a deal that was rejected by the league -- before shipping the All-Star point guard to the Clippers shortly after the lockout ended.
