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Heat shut down after Indy meltdown; scrap practice (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers.

Pacers hold off Heat in final seconds, tie series
David West scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, George Hill added 15 and the Indiana Pacers took home-court advantage away from Miami by beating the Heat 78-75 in Game 2 of the teams' Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday night.

Heat say Bosh out indefinitely after MRI (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat say Chris Bosh will be sidelined indefinitely because of a strained abdominal muscle.

MVP James, Heat top Pacers 95-86, await Bosh word (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) LeBron James and Dwyane Wade carried the Miami Heat offense in the second half. With Chris Bosh gone, they had no other choice.

Bosh out indefinitely, so Heat and Pacers adjust (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) Chris Bosh will be out indefinitely, so the Miami Heat have to adjust. So do the Indiana Pacers.

Magic begin offseason likely filled with change (Yahoo! Sports)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Magic found themselves at the center of the NBA universe several times this season.

Pacers beat Magic 105-87, advance to 2nd round (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) It was just like old times at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Pacers try to wrap up series vs. Magic in Game 5 (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) David West is showing why he is considered such a critical part of the Indiana Pacers' rebuilding project.

Pacers surge in 3rd, stop Magic to even series
David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 93-78 on Monday night and even the Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.

Pacers even series with Magic at 1-1
David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 93-78 on Monday night and even the Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.

Pacers defeat Magic 93-78, even series 1-1 (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 93-78 on Monday night and even the Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.

West leads Pacers past Timberwolves (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers approached Monday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as though they were facing the Chicago Bulls or the Miami Heat.

Pacers tighten playoff spot with 5th straight win
David West had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-88 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive win.

Cavs' mascot back after accidental punch
Moondog, the Cleveland Cavaliers' floppy-eared mascot, was back on the court for Sunday night's game against Orlando after taking an accidental punch in the mask from Indiana's David West on Wednesday.

Granger leads Pacers past Thunder (Yahoo! Sports)

Danny Granger scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-98 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. Roy Hibbert had 21 points and 12 rebounds, David West scored 14 points and Paul George added eight points and a career-high 16 rebounds for the Pacers (34-21), who have won eight of 10.

Granger has 32 as Pacers top Rockets 104-102 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

Danny Granger scored 32 points, including two free throws with 15.7 seconds left in overtime, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets 104-102 on Sunday night. The Pacers led by one when Paul George turned the ball over. Courtney Lee grabbed it and looked to have tied the ball up for Houston, but he stumbled trying to wrestle it away from the Pacers and was called for traveling.

Pacers rally from 22 down, top Wizards
David West grabbed three offensive rebounds in the final 70 seconds, Darren Collison made a key steal of an inbounds pass, and Paul George's 3-pointer with 1:01 to play gave the Indiana Pacers their first lead of the game, completing a 22-point comeback Thursday night for an 85-83 win over the Washington Wizards.

Pacers rally from 22 down to beat Wizards, 85-83 (Yahoo! Sports)

David West grabbed three offensive rebounds in the final 70 seconds, Darren Collison made a key steal of an inbounds pass, and Paul George's 3-pointer with 1:01 to play gave the Indiana Pacers their first lead of the game, completing a 22-point comeback Thursday night for an 85-83 win over the Washington Wizards.

Granger scores 20 as Pacers beat 76ers 111-94 (Yahoo! Sports)

Danny Granger scored 20 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-94 on Wednesday night. David West scored 18 points, George Hill had 17 and Roy Hibbert added 14 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks for the Pacers, who won their second straight. Indiana shot a season-best 57 percent from the field and outrebounded the 76ers 37-26.

Pacers rout Hornets for sixth straight win (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Danny Granger scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Hornets 102-84 on Saturday night for their first six-game winning streak in seven years.

Pacers rout Hornets for sixth straight win (Yahoo! Sports)

Danny Granger scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Hornets 102-84 on Saturday night for their first six-game winning streak in seven years. David West had 14 points and 13 rebounds in his first game back in New Orleans after playing the first eight years of his career with the Hornets.

All-Star Hibbert leads Pacers by Bobcats (AP)

First-time All-Star Roy Hibbert had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 108-73 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday. Danny Granger and David West each scored 14 points for the Pacers, who have won two in a row following a season-long five-game losing streak. West also grabbed eight rebounds.

Pacers pull away for victory over Nets (AP)

Paul George scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Indiana Pacers in a 106-99 win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Danny Granger had 21 points and seven rebounds and Roy Hibbert had 18 points and 14 rebounds for the Pacers, who went on a 12-0 run midway through the third quarter and eventually led by as much as 18 in the fourth.

Pacers send Magic to third straight loss (AP)

Danny Granger scored 24 points, and David West and George Hill each had 16 as the Indiana Pacers ran past the Orlando Magic 106-85 on Sunday night. The Pacers snapped a six-game losing streak to the Magic and avoided losing consecutive games for the first time this season. Indiana had a 16-2 edge in second-chance points and got 42 points from its bench.

Granger, Pacers send Magic to 3rd straight loss
Danny Granger scored 24 points, and David West and George Hill each had 16 as the Indiana Pacers ran past the Orlando Magic 106-85 on Sunday night.

Pacers hand Magic 3rd consecutive loss
Danny Granger scored 24 points, and David West and George Hill each had 16 as the Indiana Pacers ran past the Orlando Magic 106-85 on Sunday night.

Pacers deal Bulls first home loss (AP)

Still smarting from an emotional loss in the rugged first round of the playoffs to the Chicago Bulls nine months ago, the Indiana Pacers returned to the United Center and scrapped as if they were back in the postseason. Sure it was just another regular-season game in a schedule crammed with them following the lockout, but after the Pacers beat the Bulls 95-90 Wednesday night -- ending...

Granger scores 24 as Pacers beat Hawks (AP)

Danny Granger scored 24 points to break out of a shooting slump in the Indiana Pacers' 96-84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Roy Hibbert added 12 points and 11 rebounds, and David West and Lance Stephenson also had 12 points each to help the Pacers improve to 7-3. Indiana won for just the second time in its last 11 games against the Hawks.

West: Pacers were a better fit than Celtics
David West explains why he chose Indiana over Boston in the offseason.

Pacers send Nets to fifth straight loss (AP)
Paul George scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers shot a season-high 52.6 percent in posting a 108-94 victory over the skidding New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Danny Granger added 15 points and David West scored 13 as the Pacers won for the fourth time in five games and sent the Nets to their fifth straight loss.

Granger scores 9 in OT, Pacers now 3-0 (AP)

Danny Granger scored nine of his 22 points in overtime to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91 on Friday night. Granger shot just 5 of 17 in regulation, but was 3 of 5 in the extra period. Roy Hibbert had 17 points and 13 rebounds, David West had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyler Hansbrough added 11 points and 12 boards for Indiana.

Pacers spoil Raptors' home opener, 90-85 (AP)

Danny Granger scored nine of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Indiana Pacers beat the Raptors 90-85 on Wednesday night, spoiling Toronto's home opener. Paul George had 18 points, David West scored 14 and Roy Hibbert had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Darren Collison became the fifth Pacers starter to reach double figures by making a pair of free throws with 2.5 seconds left.

Hibbert helps Pacers beat Pistons 91-79 (AP)

Roy Hibbert had 16 points and 14 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Detroit Pistons 91-79 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams at the renamed Bankers Life Fieldhouse. David West, Indiana's big free agent addition, had 11 points and 12 rebounds, even though he made just 3 of 12 field goals.

Pacers' Collison happy over West arrival (AP)
Darren Collison understands better than anyone what David West's addition could mean for the Indiana Pacers. Two years ago, Collison was West's point guard in New Orleans while Chris Paul recovered from an injury. With West as his top scoring option, Collison averaged 18.8 points and 9.1 assists in 37 starts as a rookie.

Pacers ink free agent West to 2-year, $20M deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with the Indiana Pacers on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.

David West, Pacers agree to 2-yrs., $20M (AP)
David West's agent says the former New Orleans Hornets power forward is joining the Indiana Pacers. Agent Lance Young says West, who opted for free agency after last season, has reached agreement on a two-year contract worth $20 million with Indiana. The Pacers did not confirm the deal. West, a two-time All-Star who was drafted 18th overall by New Orleans in 2003, started 70 games last season,...

Agent: David West joining Pacers
David West's agent says the former New Orleans Hornets power forward is joining the Indiana Pacers.

Source: Pacers ink West to two-year $20M deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with the Indiana Pacers on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.

Report: Celtics near deal for Hornets' West
The Boston Celtics are close to reaching a deal with free-agent forward David West, according to an NBA.com report citing a source close to the situation.

Sources: Hornets' West heading for free agency
David West is expected to opt out of the final season of his contract this week and become a free agent, according to sources close to the situation.



Hornets' West will test free agency
New Orleans Hornets leading scorer David West has decided to test free agency.

Hornets: David West has successful knee surgery
The New Orleans Hornets' team doctor says star forward David West has had successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee and is expected to recover fully.

Hornets making adjustments without West (AP)
Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets hope they can keep opponents guessing about the style they'll play as they try to make a playoff push without top-scoring power forward David West. It shouldn't be too hard, given that the Hornets are still trying to figure that out themselves. "We don't know what type of team we are," Paul said after Tuesday's practice.

Hornets ink Ewing Jr. to 10-day contract (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Patrick Ewing Jr. to a 10-day contract. The move comes a day after the club learned leading scorer David West will be lost for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee. Ewing is a former Georgetown standout and the 26-year-old son of Hall of Fame center and current Orlando assistant coach Patrick Ewing.

Landry picks up slack as Hornets win (AP)

Carl Landry, starting in place of injured David West, scored 19 points and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out a 106-100 victory over Phoenix on Friday night, sinking the Suns further out of the Western Conference playoff race. The Hornets, who lost leading scorer West for the season with a knee injury in a victory at Utah on Thursday night, won for the fifth time in six games to stay in a virtual...

Hornets lose David West for remainder of season with torn ACL
An MRI exam Friday revealed that New Orleans Hornets forward David West suffered a torn ACL on Thursday night when his left knee buckled late in regulation in an eventual overtime victory over Utah, according to sources close to the situation.

Report: Hornets' West out for season
A person familiar with the situation says Hornets starting forward and leading scorer David West has a torn left knee ligament and is out for the season.

West hurt as Hornets beat Jazz in OT (AP)

Emeka Okafor banked in a 20-footer at the regulation buzzer to force overtime, and reserve Aaron Gray scored six points in the extra period to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 121-117 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Thursday night. David West scored 29 points for the Hornets before being taken off in a wheelchair holding his head and grimacing in pain after going down hard after a dunk...

Allen helps Celtics rally past Hornets (AP)

Ray Allen scored 20 points, including the clinching free throws with 2.8 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 89-85 on Saturday night. Allen also had a key offensive rebound that led to Glen Davis' two foul shots that made it 87-83 with 15.2 seconds left. Davis also had 20 points.

Hornets hand Suns fourth straight loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets extended the Phoenix Suns' losing streak to four games, 100-95 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 16 points and 11 rebounds for New Orleans. David West added 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper to give the Hornets a 95-88 lead with 29.5 seconds to go.

Paul shines in return as Hornets win (AP)

Chris Paul returned from a concussion and scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists, seven rebounds and five steals, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-103 on Saturday night. David West had 25 points and former Kings forward Carl Landry added 20 for New Orleans, which has won four of five games and passed Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference.

West to start despite sprained ankle (AP)
New Orleans forward David West is in the starting for the Hornets' game against Cleveland despite spraining his left ankle Friday night. West, the team's leading scorer, played only four minutes and didn't score against Memphis before getting hurt. He was listed as day-to-day, but the ankle felt better at the Hornets' shoot-around Sunday morning.

Okafor returns, helps Hornets top Wolves (AP)

Trevor Ariza scored 18 points, making four 3-pointers, and Chris Paul had 17 points and eight assists to help the New Orleans Hornets breeze by Minnesota 95-81 Friday night and hand the Timberwolves their seventh straight loss. With leading scorer and starting power forward David West away from the team following a sudden death in his family, the Hornets didn't flinch.

New Orleans Hornets' David West leaves team after death in family
New Orleans leading scorer David West is out for the Hornets' game at Minnesota because of a sudden death in his family.

Hornets get Okafor back; West out
New Orleans leading scorer David West is out for the Hornets' game at Minnesota because of a sudden death in his family.

Hornets rally vs. sloppy Magic, snap losing skid
Willie Green had 24 points and David West added 17 points and 17 rebounds as the New Orleans Hornets rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 99-93.

Hornets snap 4-game skid, beat Magic (AP)

Willie Green had 24 points and David West added 17 points and 17 rebounds as the New Orleans Hornets rallied to beat the Orlando Magic, 99-93. The Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak, while Orlando's loss stopped a string of two straight wins. The Magic are now 5-6 since posting their last three-game winning streak last month.

Nets top struggling Paul, Hornets in OT (AP)

There aren't many nights when Chris Paul can take the blame for a New Orleans Hornets' loss. The Nets' 103-101 overtime win that snapped a three-game New Jersey losing streak and extended the Hornets' slide to four was one of them. Paul struggled, hitting 4 of 15 shots from the field and turning the ball over seven times.

Hornets tie team-record win streak at 10 (AP)

Chris Paul had 18 points and 17 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets matched a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, beating the Golden State Warriors 112-103 on Wednesday night. David West added 22 points as New Orleans kicked off a three-game West Coast trip by equaling the club's longest unbeaten run, also produced from Feb.

Hornets nip Thunder to extend win streak
Chris Paul made a critical steal with just more than 10 seconds left, David West swished a 17-foot fadeaway with 0.5 on the clock and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out their ninth straight victory, 91-89 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.

Hornets win ninth straight, top Thunder (AP)

Chris Paul made a critical steal with just more than 10 seconds left, David West swished a 17-foot fadeaway with 0.5 on the clock and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out their ninth straight victory, 91-89 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Paul finished with 24 points, nine assists and three steals.

Hornets shut down NBA-best Spurs to stay hot
David West had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets earned their eighth consecutive victory and ended the San Antonio Spurs' eight-game winning streak, 96-72 on Saturday night.

Surging Hornets cool off Spurs 96-72 (AP)

David West had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets earned their eighth consecutive victory and ended the San Antonio Spurs' eight-game winning streak, 96-72 on Saturday night. One night after winning by 41 at Atlanta, the Hornets led by as many as 31 against a Spurs team that has the NBA's best record (37-7), but which has also lost twice to New Orleans (29-16).

Hornets roll, hand Spurs rare loss
David West had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets earned their eighth consecutive victory and ended the San Antonio Spurs' eight-game winning streak, 96-72 on Saturday night.

Hornets avoid Raptors' upset bid behind West
David West's clutch shooting and defense in the final minutes helped the Hornets survive an upset bid by the Toronto Raptors.

Hornets beat Raptors, extend run to 5 (AP)

David West had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets won their fifth straight, 85-81 over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. West's jumper with 31.7 seconds left put New Orleans ahead 83-81. He then preserved the lead with a block on Amir Johnson in the paint, got the rebound, was fouled and hit two free throws for the final margin.

Hornets overcome travel woes, Bobcats (AP)

David West had 26 points and eight rebounds and the weary New Orleans Hornets took advantage of Tyrus Thomas' late ejection to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-81 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul added 19 points in the return to his home state for the Hornets, who after playing their second straight overtime game didn't arrive at their Charlotte hotel until 6:15...

Hornets survive Bobcats for fourth straight win
David West had 26 points and eight rebounds and the weary New Orleans Hornets took advantage of Tyrus Thomas' late ejection to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-81 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

West powers Hornets to 4th straight win
David West had 26 points and eight rebounds and the weary New Orleans Hornets took advantage of Tyrus Thomas' late ejection to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-81 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

Hornets overcome big deficit to win in overtime
David West scored 29 points, Jarrett Jack added 23 points and seven assists and the New Orleans Hornets rallied from 16 points down in the third quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 110-105 in overtime Friday night.

Down 16, Hornets rally by Rockets in OT (AP)

David West scored 29 points, Jarrett Jack added 23 points and seven assists and the New Orleans Hornets rallied from 16 points down in the third quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 110-105 in overtime Friday night. Emeka Okafor had 17 points and 15 rebounds for the Hornets, who have won five straight over Houston.

Hornets end Magic's 9-game run in OT (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held off Orlando 92-89 in overtime on Wednesday night, snapping the Magic's nine-game winning streak. Marcus Thornton capped a 22-point performance with a crucial jumper and two free throws in the final minute of the extra period as the Hornets took lead for good and won their second straight.

Anthony scores 8 in loss amid trade talk (AP)

If this was Carmelo Anthony's farewell, he sure didn't go out on a high note. Anthony scored just eight points in the Denver Nuggets' 96-87 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night, putting a sour finish on a day filled with speculation that the superstar's departure from Denver was close after 7 1/2 seasons.

Bryant moves up scoring list, Lakers win (AP)

Kobe Bryant had 25 points while moving into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list, and Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' third straight victory, 101-97 over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Lamar Odom had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum added 17 points for the two-time defending champions, who have rebounded from a prolonged...

Hornets hang on to beat Sixers 84-77 (AP)

David West and Chris Paul have the Hornets on their first three-game winning streak since before Thanksgiving. West scored 17 points and New Orleans held on for an 84-77 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Paul scored 15 points, using a speedy left-to-right dribble on a clutch driving layup off the glass with just under 20 seconds left to give the Hornets an 82-77 lead.

West helps Hornets hold on for third straight win
David West scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets held on for their third straight victory, 84-77 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Celtics lose a nail biter to Hornets
Trevor Ariza made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:34 to play and David West scored four of his 19 points in the final minute, helping the New Orleans Hornets pull out an 83-81 win over the injury-riddled Boston Celtics on Friday.

Ariza's late 3 helps Hornets top Celtics (AP)

Trevor Ariza made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:34 to play and David West scored four of his 19 points in the final minute, helping the New Orleans Hornets pull out an 83-81 win over the injury-riddled Boston Celtics on Friday. Chris Paul had 20 points and 11 assists for New Orleans, which won for just the third time in seven games.

Paul helps Hornets get past Hawks (AP)

Chris Paul scored 22 points, 13 in the pivotal third quarter, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-86 on Sunday night. Paul was 10 of 17 from the field and also had eight assists. David West scored 18 points, Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 15 rebounds, Trevor Ariza added 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Jarrett Jack had 10 points.

Okafor's 21 and 10 power Hornets by Nets (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Hornets beat the New Jersey Nets 105-91 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid. Chris Paul added 12 points and 14 assists for New Orleans. The Hornets built a 22-point lead in the second half and cruised from there. David West and Marcus Thornton each scored 18 points and Marco Belinelli added 14 for the Hornets, who shot 53.9 percent (41 of...

Dunleavy's tip-in at buzzer lifts Pacers (AP)

Mike Dunleavy's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Indiana Pacers a 94-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets had taken the lead on a jumper by David West with 3.9 seconds left. Indiana's Danny Granger's long shot rattled around the rim, and Dunleavy was uncontested for the rebound under the hoop.

Hornets stomp on Jazz at home
David West and the Hornets found a way to take lessons from the greatest comeback in franchise history and apply them two days later in the most lopsided beating they've ever given the Utah Jazz.

Hornets dominate boards, crush Jazz at home
David West scored 23 points, Chris Paul had 11 points and 10 assists, and New Orleans won its second straight, 100-71 over the Jazz on Friday night.

West, Paul power Hornets by Jazz 100-71 (AP)

David West's accuracy and Utah's shooting slump combined to give the Hornets an easy night. West scored 23 points, Chris Paul had 11 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans won its second straight, 100-71 over the Jazz on Friday night. Hornets reserve guard Marcus Thornton, seeing a sudden surge in playing time, scored 19 in his second-straight double-digit performance, while Trevor...

Iguodala, Williams lead 76ers by Hornets (AP)

Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams led a first-half run that catapulted the Philadelphia 76ers to an 88-70 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. Williams finished with 17 points, Elton Brand had 15 points and 13 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season, and Iguodala had 16 points and 10 assists.

Hornets win after NBA announces takeover (AP)

David West and the New Orleans Hornets didn't look at all distracted by the NBA's impending takeover of their team. West scored 25 points, Chris Paul had 14 assists and the Hornets won their first game since the league announced its planned purchase of the club, 93-74 over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

NBA-best Spurs rout stumbling Hornets (AP)

Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the sliding New Orleans Hornets for the second time in a week, 109-84 on Sunday night. Matt Bonner added 14 points, hitting four of five 3-point attempts, and the Spurs improved their NBA-best record to 17-3 and matched their best start through 20 games since the 2007-08 season.

Stomach virus sidelines New Orleans Hornets' David West vs. New York Knicks
Hornets forward and leading scorer David West is sitting out New Orleans' home game against the Knicks because of a stomach virus.

Hornets F West out with stomach virus (AP)
Hornets forward and leading scorer David West is sitting out New Orleans' home game against the New York Knicks on Friday night because of a stomach virus. West has started all 18 of the Hornets previous games and is averaging 18.8 points and 6.6 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per outing. Jason Smith will start in West's power forward spot against the Knicks.

Hornets emerge in 4th, run away from Bobcats
David West scored 22 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-73 on Wednesday night.

Hornets avoid 3-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

David West scored 22 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-73 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Chris Paul dished out 14 assists for New Orleans, which snapped a two-game skid. Charlotte scored only four points over the last 9:04, during which the Hornets closed the game on an 18-4 run that turned what had been a close game with 16 lead...

Clippers stun Hornets for second win (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 27 points, including a pair of clinching free throws with 4.7 seconds left, and Blake Griffin added 24 points and 13 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Hornets 99-95 on Monday night. Griffin, who had a breakout game on Saturday night with 44 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in a 124-115 loss to the New York Knicks, recorded his eighth...

West, Ariza help New Orleans improve to 11-1
David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Hornets improve to 11-1, beat Kings (AP)

David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The Hornets have won three straight to match San Antonio for the best record in the NBA. Donte Greene had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Sacramento.

Hornets edge Kings, improve to 11-1
David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

West's 34 help Hornets hold off Cavs (AP)

Even while giving up 100 points for the first time this season, the New Orleans Hornets still won with their defense. David West scored a season-high 34 points, and the Hornets held Cleveland to 35 percent shooting and survived a late flurry to beat the Cavaliers 108-101 Friday night. Cleveland, which trailed by double digits for the first 20 minutes of the second half, pulled within 104-101 on...

West, Hornets survive late flurry, hold off Cavs
David West scored a season-high 34 points and the Hornets held Cleveland to 35 percent shooting and survived a late flurry to beat the Cavaliers 108-101.

Hornets escape with win over Mavs
David West denied Dirk Nowitzki a chance to send the New Orleans Hornets to a second straight loss.

Paul, West help Hornets hold on vs. Mavericks
David West scored 17 points and stole the ball from Dirk Nowitzki with 2 seconds left to preserve the New Orleans Hornets' 99-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

West's steal helps Hornets hold off Mavs (AP)

David West scored 17 points and stole the ball from Dirk Nowitzki with 2 seconds left to preserve the New Orleans Hornets' 99-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. After Jason Kidd had forced a turnover on an inbound pass, Dallas, trailing 98-97, was trying to set up for a potential game-winning shot when West stole the ball and made one of two free throws for the final...

Hornets blast Blazers to remain lone unbeaten
The unbeaten New Orleans Hornets won their eighth in a row, with David West and Marco Belinelli each scoring 18 points Saturday night in a 107-87 win over the Portland Trail Blazers 107-87.

Hornets stay unbeaten, improve to 8-0 (AP)

The unbeaten New Orleans Hornets won their eighth in a row, with David West and Marco Belinelli each scoring 18 points Saturday night in a 107-87 win over the Portland Trail Blazers 107-87. The Hornets, the only undefeated team in the NBA, led from start to finish. They have held every one of their opponents below 100 points.

Hornets extend club-record start to 6-0 (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets are rolling. The Milwaukee Bucks are sputtering -- and growing increasingly frustrated. David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and New Orleans remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.

West's season-best 25 keep Hornets unbeaten
David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Hornets extend club-record start to 6-0 (AP)
David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.

Hornets beat Heat 96-93 to stay unbeaten (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Chis Paul had 13 points and 19 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with a 96-93 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. David West added 15 points, including crucial free throws with 7.2 seconds to go after Chris Bosh's 3 had pulled Miami to 94-93.

Hornets improve to 3-0 under Williams (AP)

Chris Paul scored 25 points and the New Orleans Hornets emerged as the only unbeaten team in the Southwest Division with a 99-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. David West added 18 points and the Hornets got first-year coach Monty Williams off to a 3-0 start after a win over his former coach and mentor, Gregg Popovich.

Hornets 2-0 after beating Nuggets 101-95 (AP)
Monty Williams is getting the hang of this head coaching thing -- with a big assist from Chris Paul. Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept their rookie coach unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. David West scored 17 points and Emeka Okafor, who did not attempt a shot in the Hornets' opener on Wednesday, added 13 points in the club's second...

Hornets 2-0 after beating Nuggets 101-95 (AP)

Chris Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept rookie coach Monty Williams unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. David West scored 17 points and Emeka Okafor, who did not attempt a shot in the Hornets' opener on Wednesday, added 13 points in the club's second game.

Paul's 15 and 13 get Hornets past Lakers (AP)
Chris Paul had his first double-double since returning from injury with 15 points and 13 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-100 on Monday night. David West scored 20 points for New Orleans, while Marcus Thornton had 18 points and fellow rookie Darren Collison, a former UCLA standout, added 17 points against his hometown team.

Hornets end 7-game road skid, beat Clips (AP)
David West scored 24 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 108-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, completing a four-game season sweep. New Orleans beat the Clippers for the 13th straight time since a 100-90 loss on Jan. 8, 2007, in Oklahoma City, which was the Hornets' temporary home for one season because of the destruction...

Thunder cruise past short-handed Hornets (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 points and came up just shy of a triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Hornets 98-83 on Wednesday night. The Hornets got off to a hot start in their latest return to the building they called home for two seasons following Hurricane Katrina, but it was short-lived with Peja Stojakovic joining...

Collison's 16 and 20 lift Hornets (AP)

Darren Collison had 16 points and a career-high 20 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 135-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Collison's assists total tied Phoenix's Steve Nash for the most in an NBA game this season. Marcus Thornton and David West each scored 28 points for the Hornets, who shot 59 percent (54 of 92) and had...

Hill scores 23 as Spurs beat Hornets (AP)

George Hill scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their second consecutive game, 106-92 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Tim Duncan added 22 points and nine rebounds and Tony Parker had 18 points for the Spurs, who shot 51 percent and led by 20 in the third quarter before holding on without much drama.

Dirk leads Mavs to seventh straight win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 36 points, Caron Butler had 19 in his return to the Dallas lineup and the Mavericks held on for a 108-100 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night to extend their NBA-high winning streak to seven games. The Hornets had cut what had been a 25-point deficit to 101-97 after Darren Collison's 3-pointer with 2:44 left capped the rookie's stretch of eight...

Hornets muscle Magic behind West's 40 points
David West scored 40 points and the New Orleans Hornets erased an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat the Orlando Magic 100-93 on Friday night.

West's 40 help Hornets rally past Magic (AP)

David West scored 40 points and the New Orleans Hornets erased an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat the Orlando Magic 100-93 on Friday night. Marcus Thornton scored 18, including a 3-pointer that made it 96-86 with 51 seconds to go. Fellow rookie Darren Collison added 16 points. Dwight Howard led Orlando with 26, but scored only five points and only one of his eight dunks came after...

West's 27 carry Hornets over Rockets (AP)

David West scored 27 points, including four in the final 2 minutes, to lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Darren Collison added 26 points, the fifth straight game he's had 24 or more. His driving floater with 34.6 seconds left put the Hornets up 96-89.

Collison's 24 lift Hornets over Bobcats (AP)

Darren Collison scored a career-high 24 points filling in for Chris Paul, David West added 21 points, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Emeka Okafor a victory in his return to Charlotte, 104-99 over the listless Bobcats on Saturday night. In the first regular-season meeting since the July trade that sent Okafor to New Orleans for Tyson Chandler, the Hornets rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit...

Paul's jumper lifts Hornets in Portland (AP)

Chris Paul made a 15-foot jumper with 3.8 seconds remaining, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 98-97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. With the Hornets trailing by a point, Paul was left wide open at the free throw line when he caught a pass and buried the shot. Paul led all scorers with 24 points, and also had 12 assists.

New Orleans Hornets forward David West sidelined with sprained left ankle
New Orleans forward David West missed the Hornets' game against Denver on Saturday night because of a sprained left ankle.

New Orleans Hornets F David West limps off with left ankle sprain
New Orleans Hornets forward David West left the game Friday night against Minnesota with a sprained left ankle.

Hornets F West sprains left ankle (AP)
New Orleans Hornets forward David West left the game Friday night against Minnesota with a sprained left ankle. West was injured late in the second quarter on a drive to the basket. His left ankle rolled when he stepped on Timberwolves guard Corey Brewer's foot. West remained in the game to shoot free throws, but walked to the locker room after making one of two.

Spurs deal Hornets rare home loss, 97-90 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed the New Orleans Hornets a rare home loss, 97-90 on Monday. Tim Duncan added 21 points and 14 rebounds, while George Hill scored 16 points and Manu Ginobili had 11 to help the Spurs snap a two-game losing streak. David West scored 18 points for New Orleans, which lost for only the second time in its last 15 home games.

West fuels Hornets to 4th straight over Pacers
David West scored 24 points and Chris Paul just missed a triple-double, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Paul nears triple-double, lifts Hornets (AP)

David West and the New Orleans Hornets keep showing they can't be counted out in the Western Conference. West scored 24 points and Chris Paul just missed a triple-double, leading the Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. New Orleans (21-18), which began the season 3-8, has won eight of 10 to move within five games of Southwest Division leader Dallas.

Paul, late run push Hornets by Rockets (AP)

Chris Paul had 28 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets closed the game on a 13-2 run to pull out a 99-95 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 16 rebounds for New Orleans, and David West added 14 points, including a jumper that gave the Hornets the lead for good with 47.6 seconds left after the Rockets had led by seven late in the fourth...

West steps up late and Hornets hold off Heat
David West stepped up late and the Hornets hung on to beat the Heat on Wednesday.

West helps Hornets hold off Heat 95-91 (AP)

David West scored six of his 21 points in the last 55 seconds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on to beat the Miami Heat 95-91 on Wednesday night. Chris Paul had 18 points and nine assists, and Emeka Okafor had 15 points, 14 rebounds and a key block on Udonis Haslem in the final 30 seconds, helping the Hornets end a two-game skid and snap Miami's three-game winning streak.

Paul's triple-double not enough as Rockets rally
Aaron Brooks scored 27 points, Luis Scola added 13 points and 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets overcame Chris Paul's triple-double and David West's career game in a 108-100 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.

West has 44, Paul triple-double in loss (AP)

Aaron Brooks scored 27 points, Luis Scola added 13 points and 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets overcame Chris Paul's triple-double and David West's career game in a 108-100 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night. Paul had 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his 11th career triple-double and first this season.

Thomas returns, leads Bulls over Hornets (AP)

Tyrus Thomas returned from injury to score 21 points, Joakim Noah added 17 points and 18 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls capped an eventful week with a 96-85 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. Thomas, back after missing 22 games with a broken left forearm, was active from the moment he entered to a nice ovation 3:09 into the game.

Paul helps Hornets extend Warriors' skid (AP)

Chris Paul scored 20 points and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Golden State Warriors their seventh straight loss, 108-102 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 10 points and 14 rebounds for New Orleans, which trailed late in the third quarter before surging ahead for good with a 13-2 run. David West scored 14 points and Peja Stojakovic had 13 for the Hornets.

West has 32 as Hornets rally from 16 down, win
David West had 32 points and the Hornets rallied from 16 down to beat the Pistons on Wednesday.

Hornets rally from 16 down, beat Pistons (AP)

David West's best game of the season spared the Hornets a demoralizing loss to an undermanned opponent in front of their own fans. West scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, helping New Orleans overcome a 16-point deficit and beat the Detroit Pistons 95-87 on Wednesday night. "Detroit, they're a little banged up.

Paul's late layup gets Hornets by Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul taught rookie Jonny Flynn another lesson. Paul streaked past Flynn on an inbounds pass to hit a layup with 1.4 seconds left and lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 97-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Paul finished with 15 points and 14 assists. Trailing by one point with 3.9 seconds to go, Paul threw an inbounds pass to David West.

Hornets hold on to beat Kings 96-94 (AP)

David West had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 96-94 on Tuesday night. Andres Nocioni had a chance to tied it when he rebounded Tyreke Evans' miss and was fouled with just over a second left. He missed his first free throw, then was forced to miss the second in hopes of a putback that never had a chance because of a Kings lane...

Kings top Hornets for third straight win (AP)

Sergio Rodriguez scored a career-high 24 points, Jason Thompson had 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings won their third straight game with a 112-96 victory Sunday over the New Orleans Hornets. The Kings took the lead for good early in the second quarter and led the remainder of the game in upping their home record to 7-2.

West leads Hornets over Bucks in OT (AP)
David West had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 102-99 in overtime Wednesday night. Rookie point guard Darren Collison scored 18 points, including a 3-pointer to tie it with 7.5 seconds left in regulation. Collison also stole the ball from fellow rookie Brandon Jennings and drew a foul late in overtime, then hit two free throws to help New Orleans...

Hornets beat Clips for Bower's first win (AP)

David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the New Orleans Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. With Chris Paul out, point guards Darren Collison and Bobby Brown scored 12 apiece and combined for 11 assists as New Orleans snapped a three-game losing streak.

Hornets nip Clippers to earn Bower first victory
David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Clippers.

Hornets end Clippers' 3-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 24 points and 10 assists on a sore ankle, Devin Brown scored 25 points and the New Orleans Hornets bounced right back from a blowout loss with a 112-84 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. David West added 17 points and nine rebounds in just New Orleans' second win in six games.

Peja, Paul lead Hornets past Mavs in OT (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. David West scored 25 points and Bobby Brown 18 points for the Hornets, including a 3 and a breakaway dunk in overtime.

Knicks earn first win, beat Hornets (AP)

David Lee scored a season-high 28 points, Al Harrington had 13 of his 24 in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks earned their first victory of the season by beating the New Orleans Hornets 117-111 on Monday night. Chris Duhon finished with 18 points and nine assists for the Knicks (1-3), who were off to their worst start since dropping their first five games in 2005-06.

Celtics beat Hornets to stay undefeated (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 27 points and the Boston Celtics improved to 4-0 with a 97-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Chris Paul scored 22 points with eight assists for New Orleans, and then had to be held back after the game when he tried to follow the Celtics off the court to their locker room.

Hornets sign free-agent F Diogu (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract, hoping he can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West. Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. He averaged 4.1 points and 1.9 rebounds. Diogu was drafted ninth overall out of Arizona State by the Golden State Warriors in 2005.

Paul's 3 at buzzer gives Hornets win (AP)

Chris Paul capped a 27-point performance with an off-balance 3-pointer as time expired, lifting the hobbled New Orleans Hornets to a 103-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points for New Orleans. The Hornets started the game without David West (back) and lost center Tyson Chandler (left ankle) late in the second...

Hornets F West out vs. Pacers (AP)
Hornets starting forward David West sat out New Orleans' game against the Indiana Pacers with back spasms Monday. Shawn Marks started in West's spot. It was the first start of the season for Marks, who has appeared in 18 previous games, averaging 1.8 points and 2 rebounds. West, sitting out his first game this season, averaged 20 points and 7.1 rebounds through the Hornets' first 37 games.

Hornets hand Pistons fifth straight loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points and 14 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets hand the Detroit Pistons their fifth straight loss, 91-85 on Saturday night. David West added 20 points for the Hornets, who had six players in double figures. Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 20 points. Detroit, with Tayshaun Prince and Hamilton already playing at less than 100 percent, got a scare when Allen Iverson hurt...

Paul has triple-double, Hornets top Mavs (AP)

Chris Paul nearly showed Jason Kidd what a quadruple-double looks like, putting up 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals in the New Orleans Hornets' 104-97 victory over the slumping Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Paul had to settle for his fourth triple-double of the season, one he's certain to savor because it came against Kidd, the active leader in that category and the guy...

Knicks beat Hornets to end 3-game skid (AP)

Mike D'Antoni worried that his up-tempo approach had led the New York Knicks into rushing unwise shots. He wanted more ball movement and more patience -- and the Knicks finally came through during a tough road test against one of the better teams in the Western Conference. David Lee scored 24 points and the Knicks had 30 assists, ending a three-game losing streak with a 101-95 victory over the New...

Hornets end Lakers' 15-game home streak (AP)

David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 32 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 116-105 on Tuesday night to snap the Lakers' 15-game home winning streak. West shot 14-of-23 from the floor and 12-of-13 from the foul line in matching his career high.

Hornets win fourth straight, top Blazers (AP)

David West had 25 points, Chris Paul added 17 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 92-77 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. West and Paul teamed to lead New Orleans' rally, with the Hornets outscoring Portland 41-19 in the final 15 minutes.

Hornets rally to beat Pacers 105-103 (AP)

Chris Paul scored 11 points in the final 3:36 and David West made a 17-foot fadeaway jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining to help the New Orleans Hornets rally for a 105-103 win over Indiana on Sunday night. Paul and James Posey scored 19 points each for the Hornets (18-9). David West added 18 points, Rasual Butler scored 15 and Peja Stojakovic had 12.

Paul's 26 and 10 lift Hornets by Rockets (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game skid with an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. David West added 23 points for New Orleans, which led throughout. Tyson Chandler has 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Rasual Butler scored 13 for the Hornets.

Paul leads Hornets past Kings 99-90 (AP)

Chris Paul had 34 points, nine assists and a season-high eight steals, and the New Orleans Hornets won for the 11th time in 13 games, 99-90 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Reserve James Posey added 19 points, and David West had 12 for New Orleans, which built a double-digit lead behind Paul's 16 third-quarter points and allowed Sacramento to get no closer that seven points the rest of...

Hornets hit 12 3s, beat Raptors 99-91 (AP)

David West scored 29 points, James Posey added 20, including six 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 99-91 Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games. Rasual Butler had 16 points, and Chris Paul added 12 points and 12 assists for the Hornets, who went 12-for-33 from beyond 3-point range.

Paul leads Hornets over depleted Bobcats (AP)

Tyson Chandler was about to shoot a free throw when he glanced up at a video board and saw a computer-generated Afro hairstyle completing the image of him wearing a throwback uniform from the late 1960s. "That's probably why I missed," Chandler said. "I looked up and saw how they had me and I started laughing.

Paul leads Hornets to rout of Grizzlies (AP)

Chris Paul had 21 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets made 11 3-pointers in a 106-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points. The Hornets (11-6) have won six of their last seven games and 11 of their last 12 with Memphis.

West helps Hornets win third straight (AP)

David West scored 27 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 99-87 on Monday night. Peja Stojakovic had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets, who won their third straight following a home-and-home sweep of Oklahoma City. Forward Morris Peterson did not play because of pain in his right knee, but backup point guard Devin Brown was back in the lineup, scoring 11 points after...

West, Paul lift Hornets over Thunder (AP)

David West scored a season-high 33 points and Chris Paul had a triple-double to help New Orleans beat Oklahoma City 109-97 on Saturday night, handing the Thunder their 11th straight loss and first under Scott Brooks. Oklahoma City, which fired coach P.J. Carlesimo on Saturday after its 105-80 home loss to the Hornets on Friday night, hung around much longer in the second meeting between the teams...

Hornets rout Thunder in return to OKC (AP)

David West scored 19 points, Chris Paul added 17 in the city where his NBA career began and the New Orleans Hornets had a triumphant return to Oklahoma City on Friday night with a 105-80 victory over the Thunder. The Hornets' starters received a warm welcome from a sellout crowd, then got to take the fourth quarter off in a dominating defensive performance.

Injury-depleted Kings surprise Hornets (AP)

For three quarters, Bobby Jackson did nothing to make the New Orleans Hornets pay for trading him last February. Then he showed them exactly what they were missing in the fourth. John Salmons scored 29 points, and Jackson had all eight of his points in the final 5:10 to help the injury-depleted Sacramento Kings surprise the New Orleans Hornets 105-96 on Wednesday night.

Hornets end Blazers' 4-game win streak (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting. The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. David West scored 18 points and Posey hit two 3-pointers -- New Orleans' only baskets in the last 8:30 -- to help the Hornets outlast...

Hornets finish preseason with 7-1 mark (AP)

David West scored 22 points, Peja Stojakovic added 14 and the New Orleans Hornets were 9-of-16 from 3-point range in their 100-80 exhibition victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday at the University of South Alabama. New Orleans wrapped up the preseason with a 7-0 mark, while the Heat (1-5) will finish their exhibition schedule Friday night in San Antonio.

Paul keeps Hornets perfect in preseason (AP)

Chris Paul's midseason-like form kept the New Orleans Hornets undefeated in the preseason. Paul had 23 points, 15 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. "He looks like he's ready to go," said Hornets coach Byron Scott, who said he wanted to give his starters more playing time as the regular...

Spurs will pinch every nerve to win Game 7
While Robert Horry took some heat for his hit on David West, Mike Kahn says it shows the Spurs will do anything to win Game 7.

Hornets expect West to play in Game 7
A hard shot to David West's ailing back finished him for the fourth quarter of the Hornets' blowout loss at San Antonio in Game 6. Game 7 on Monday night is another matter entirely. One day of rest proved enough for the Hornets' All-Star forward to get back on the court for Saturday's practice, working on his game-changing array of mid-range jumpers, fadeaways and post-up moves.

West has 38, Hornets go up 3-2 on Spurs (AP)

Back pain couldn't keep David West from taking the court with aggression. The San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop him from dominating. "Back in the locker room, right before we break huddle and come out to the game, we said, 'No excuses,"' West recalled. "Regardless of how I was feeling, I just knew how important this game was for us as a basketball team.

Hornets back home, try to regroup (AP)
Tyson Chandler had a rare game without a basket, Peja Stojakovic didn't hit one 3-pointer and David West had an awful shooting night while turning the ball over three times. The Hornets looked tense, stressed and sometimes lost on offense in their 100-80 Game 4 loss at San Antonio. Yet New Orleans coach Byron Scott had other concerns heading into Tuesday night's fifth game of this deadlocked...

Spurs cruise past Hornets to even series (AP)

Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a Game 6 back in San Antonio.

Paul helps Hornets go up 2-0 vs. Spurs (AP)

Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show. With razzle-dazzle dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory Monday night and a 2-0 lead over the Spurs in their second-round series.

West leads Hornets over Spurs 101-82 (AP)

David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday night. Chris Paul added 17 points, 13 assists and four steals for New Orleans, which trailed by as much as 11 in the first half but stormed into the lead for good in the third quarter.

Paul helps Hornets eliminate Mavericks (AP)

Byron Scott accepted his NBA coach of the year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.

Hornets end skid in Dallas for 3-1 lead (AP)

David West hardly said a word the last two days. That meant trouble for the Dallas Mavericks. West let out his pent-up frustration over a poor Game 3 with a determined effort in Game 4, scoring 10 of his 24 points in a quick stretch early in the second half to help the New Orleans Hornets pull away for a 97-84 victory Sunday and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

NO's Paul has spectacular playoff debut (AP)

So much for playoff experience. Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series. David West, in his first playoff game since he was a rookie reserve, scored 23 points, and Tyson Chandler had 10 points and 15 rebounds to help...

Kidd ensures Mavs-Hornets in 1st round (AP)

Jason Kidd had the 100th triple-double of his career and sparked a 30-8 stretch that sent the Dallas Mavericks past the New Orleans Hornets, 111-98 Wednesday night, and set up a first-round showdown between these teams. Kidd had 27 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double since rejoining the Mavericks, the team he was with when he broke into the NBA and began piling up the...

Hornets clinch Southwest Division title (AP)

David West scored 32 and Chris Paul had 12 during a decisive run in the third quarter as the New Orleans Hornets clinched the Southwest Division by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 114-92 on Tuesday night. The Hornets will have at least the No. 2 seed in the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference. Hornets coach Byron Scott earned his 300th career victory.

Hornets set team record with 55th win (AP)

Chris Paul had 19 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets bounced back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-90 Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 24 points and David West had 22 for the Hornets, who scored just 66 points in a loss to Utah on Tuesday. Rashad McCants had 23 for the Timberwolves, who have lost six straight.

Chandler helps Hornets stay atop West (AP)

Tyson Chandler was perfect, and the New Orleans Hornets finished off a nearly perfect road trip. Chandler was 10-for-10 from the floor, and his 20-point, 10-rebound effort helped the Hornets remain atop the Western Conference standings with a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. David West scored 22 points and Chris Paul added 14 points and 10 assists for the Hornets, who finished...

Stojakovic helps Hornets top Magic 98-97 (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer and three free throws in the final minute to lift the New Orleans Hornets over the Orlando Magic, 98-97, on Tuesday night. Chris Paul had 19 points and 12 assists for the Hornets, Morris Peterson scored 19 points and David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Hedo Turkoglu had 26 points, seven assists and five rebounds for Orlando.

West, Paul lead Hornets to 50th win (AP)

David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 25 and Tyson Chandler had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Hornets bounced back from a 20-point loss in Boston on Friday night to win for the sixth time in seven games.

Hornets top Cavs on West's late jumper (AP)

Along with countless assists, Chris Paul has given teammate David West a rather unique nickname. "I call David West the 17-foot assassin," Paul said. The Cavaliers now know why. West calmly dropped a 17-foot jumper -- coming on Paul's 20th and most impressive assist -- with 0.6 seconds remaining to give the New Orleans Hornets their fifth straight win, 100-99 over Cleveland on Wednesday night.

West scores 37, Hornets cool off Celtics (AP)

David West scored 37 points and the New Orleans Hornets overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 113-106 on Saturday night. Chris Paul, despite playing only 29 minutes because of foul trouble, had 19 points and hit a pair of clutch jumpers in the waning minutes as New Orleans added a win over the mighty Celtics to recent triumphs over San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers and...

Wells sends Rockets to another defeat (AP)

Former Houston swingman Bonzi Wells helped New Orleans hand the Rockets their second straight loss after a 22-game winning streak, scoring 20 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter in the Hornets' 90-69 victory Wednesday night. David West, returning from a right ankle sprain that sidelined him for two games, had 23 points and 11 rebounds to help New Orleans (46-21) pull a half-game ahead of the...

Hornets' West well-rested, returns against Rockets
Hornets All-Star forward David West returned from a two-game injury absence on Wednesday night when New Orleans hosted the Houston Rockets.

Hayes leads Pistons past Hornets 105-84 (AP)

Jarvis Hayes scored 29 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Orleans Hornets 105-84 Sunday. The Pistons have won four of five, while the Hornets lost for just the second time in seven games. New Orleans was missing David West, who sprained his right ankle Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hornets beat Lakers, West, Gasol injured (AP)

Chris Paul had 27 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-98 Friday night in what could prove to be a costly game for both teams. Paul hobbled to the finish after hurting his left ankle on a failed drive to the hoop with 2:31 to go. Lakers center Pau Gasol and David West, however, did not make it to the final horn.

Paul, West power Hornets past Spurs (AP)

David West's sprained left ankle kept him from running in practice and forced him to miss three games, but didn't stop him from trying to maintain his shooting touch. In his return against San Antonio on Wednesday night, West had 29 points and 10 rebounds to help the New Orleans Hornets take a convincing 100-75 victory over the Southwest Division leading Spurs.

West back in Hornets' lineup after 4-game absence
Hornets All-Star forward David West returned from an ankle sprain and was in the starting lineup when New Orleans hosted the Spurs on Wednesday night.

Hornets F West back in starting lineup (AP)
Hornets All-Star forward David West returned from an ankle sprain and was in the starting lineup when New Orleans hosted the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. West hurt his right ankle during the Hornets' victory at New York on March 3. He finished that game, but missed New Orleans' next three contests.

Hornets' West sits 3rd game; Rockets' Landry out
New Orleans All-Star forward David West sat out for the third straight game with a sprained left ankle, missing the Hornets' contest against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

Hornets' West, Rockets' Landy both out (AP)
New Orleans All-Star forward David West sat out for the third straight game with a sprained left ankle, missing the Hornets' contest against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. The Rockets were short-handed, too, with rookie forward Carl Landry sidelined with a bruised right knee. West, the Hornets' second-leading scorer and rebounder, rolled his ankle in the second half of New Orleans' 100-88...

Hornets' West (ankle) misses 2nd straight game
New Orleans All-Star forward David West missed his second straight game with a sore left ankle when the Hornets hosted the New Jersey Nets on Friday night.

West rests sore left ankle, sits out against Atlanta
New Orleans Hornets All-Star forward David West was a late scratch for the Hornets' game Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sore left ankle.

Hornets F West late scratch vs. Hawks (AP)
New Orleans All-Star forward David West was a late scratch for the Hornets' game Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sore left ankle. West rolled his ankle during the second half of the Hornets' victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. He remained in the game after the injury, but sat out practice on Tuesday and the game-day shootaround Wednesday morning.

Paul helps Hornets defeat Jazz 110-98 (AP)

Chris Paul explained his latest highlight-filled performance by complimenting his friend and fellow All-Star point guard, Deron Williams. "When you play against the best, it brings out the best in you," Paul said. Paul had 24 points, 16 assists and five steals to help the New Orleans Hornets hold off the Utah Jazz 110-98 on Friday night.

Paul helps Hornets beat Suns, end skid (AP)

Chris Paul had 25 points, 15 assists and three steals to help the New Orleans Hornets end a three-game losing skid with a 120-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. David West scored 27 points and reserve guard Jannero Pargo 22 added for New Orleans, which shot 53 percent in avoiding its first four-game losing streak of the season.

Manu helps Spurs top Hornets, win 5th straight
Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists, and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets for their fifth straight win. Chris Paul had 27 points and David West 16 for the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are tied atop the Western Conference standings with a 37-17 record.

Ginobili powers Spurs past Hornets 98-89 (AP)

Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists, and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets for their fifth straight win. Chris Paul had 27 points and David West 16 for the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are tied atop the Southwest Division with a 37-17 record.

Paul helps Hornets past Bulls 100-86 (AP)

Chris Paul had 25 points and 14 assists in a 100-86 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night, sending Chicago to its sixth loss in nine games. David West added 27 points for the Hornets and Tyson Chandler, who played five seasons for the Bulls before being traded before the 2006-07 season, was booed throughout the game and scored four points and had 16 rebounds.

West's 33 help Hornets top Grizzlies (AP)

David West had 33 points and 10 rebounds to help the undermanned New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 112-99 on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic made six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points for New Orleans, which was without starting center Tyson Chandler (flu) and starting shooting guard Morris Peterson (back).

Jazz beat Hornets for ninth straight win (AP)

Deron Williams had 29 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz set a team record for 3-pointers in a 110-88 victory Monday night over the New Orleans Hornets that extended their winning streak to nine games. The Jazz went 14-for-22 from 3-point range, getting six from Kyle Korver and three from Williams.

Paul, West named All-Stars for Hornets (AP)
Chris Paul and David West were picked for their first All-Star game Thursday night, giving the hometown Hornets a pair of players for the event New Orleans will host next month. Detroit, Phoenix and Washington also had multiple players chosen as reserves for the Feb. 17 game. Boston will only send two of its Big Three to the Big Easy.

Paul, West earn first All-Star selections
Chris Paul and David West were picked for their first All-Star game Thursday night, giving the hometown Hornets a pair of players for the event New Orleans will host next month. Detroit, Phoenix and Washington also had multiple players chosen as reserves for the Feb. 17 game. Boston will only send two of its Big Three to the Big Easy. Paul Pierce was voted in by Eastern Conference head coaches to join starter Kevin Garnett, but Ray Allen fell short.

Paul lifts Hornets to ninth straight win (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points, 17 assists, and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets ran away with their ninth-straight win, 117-93 over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. A jubilant crowd broke into repeated chants of "M-V-P" in recognition of a masterful performance by the Hornets' guard, who is New Orleans' best shot at making the All-Star game here next month as a reserve.

Hornets' run now 8, rout Spurs 102-78 (AP)

David West scored 32 points and the New Orleans Hornets won their eighth straight, routing the defending champion San Antonio Spurs 102-78 on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic added 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and Chris Paul had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 17 points apiece for San Antonio, which has now lost five games at home this season.

West's 28 help Hornets beat Bobcats (AP)

The Hornets are playing unrelenting, merciless basketball since getting embarrassed by the Los Angeles Lakers on their home court last week. David West scored 28 points in 32 minutes and New Orleans won its fourth straight game, 112-84 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Three of their last four victories have come at home by an average margin of 28.3 points.

Paul leads Hornets past Rockets 87-82 (AP)

Chris Paul had 19 points and 11 assists and made four free throws in the final 15 seconds to lift the New Orleans Hornets to an 87-82 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. David West scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who snapped the Rockets' five-game winning streak. The Hornets have won seven consecutive road games and seven of their last nine meetings with Houston, a...

Hornets F West sidelined with hip injury (AP)
New Orleans Hornets forward David West, the team's second-leading scorer, missed a game for the first time this season Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns because of a bruised left hip. West, averaging 19.4 points and 9.4 rebounds in 33 games, was injured Friday night during the Hornets' 116-104 victory at Golden State, when he collided with the Warriors' Stephen Jackson.

West leads Hornets to fifth straight win (AP)
A visit from LeBron James produced the first sellout in New Orleans Arena this season. The 17,623 fans who showed up perhaps noticed there was something else worth watching. Namely, their own team. David West had 27 points and 15 rebounds, leading the New Orleans Hornets to their fifth straight victory, 86-76 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.

Surging Hornets roll past Bobcats 99-85 (AP)

David West had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets turned in another dominating performance in a 99-85 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Quietly coming into the game with the third-best record in the Western Conference, the Hornets posted their fourth straight blowout win by quickly putting away the sleepwalking Bobcats with alley-oop dunks, uncontested shots...

Roy leads Blazers to eighth straight win (AP)

Brandon Roy had 24 points and eight assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their eighth straight victory, 88-76 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. David West had 21 points and Tyson Chandler had 16 points and 19 rebounds for the Hornets, who lost for the fourth straight time at the Rose Garden.

Paul leads undermanned Hornets by Sonics (AP)

Chris Paul had 29 points and 10 assists to carry the undermanned New Orleans Hornets past the Seattle SuperSonics 91-88 on Sunday night. David West hit a crucial jump shot and driving one-handed floater in the final minutes, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who won their second straight while snapping Seattle's two-game winning streak.

Paul's layup gives Hornets OT victory (AP)

Chris Paul hit a driving layup through a crowd of defenders with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, capping a game of career highs and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Paul hit five 3-pointers on his way to 43 points, both career highs, to go with nine assists and four steals.

Hornets end 21-game skid to Mavericks (AP)

Chris Paul had 33 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 112-108 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left in regulation to allow the Hornets to avoid losing their 22nd straight to the Mavericks, a streak that dated to November 1999.

Hornets beat turnover-plagued Hawks (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets like playing on the road this season. They like playing the Atlanta Hawks anywhere. David West had 22 points and 17 rebounds and the Hornets won for the eighth time in 10 road games this season, beating the turnover-plagued Hawks 92-86 on Friday night. The Hornets moved to 17-9 in their last 26 games against the Hawks.

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When the Mavs play at New Orleans, Marques Johnson is looking forward to watching underrated David West face the reigning MVP.

Jazz cruise to sixth straight home win (AP)

All eyes usually focus on Deron Williams and Chris Paul when they meet. But breakout games from reserve guards Ronnie Price and Jason Hart made the difference in the latest matchup between young point guards. It started with the pair diving for a loose ball during the second-quarter rally where Utah took the lead for good, and the Jazz cruised past the New Orleans Hornets 99-71 Friday night.

West 's 40 lift Hornets to OT win (AP)

David West scored a career-high 40 points, including the go-ahead 15-footer with 8.3 seconds left in overtime, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 on Friday night. Chris Paul added 28 points and 13 assists in the victory, which ran the Hornets' record to 8-2, the best start in franchise history.

Paul's late layup lifts Hornets by Nets (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets still aren't quite sure how they won this one. Chris Paul made sure they couldn't lose it. Paul made the tiebreaking layup with 2.6 seconds left and finished with a season-high 27 points, leading the Hornets to an 84-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Paul added seven assists and six rebounds in his marquee point guard matchup with Jason Kidd.

Hornets use balance to beat 76ers 93-72 (AP)

David West and Chris Paul each scored 16 points, and Bobby Jackson had 12 to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 93-72 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. The Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak and played more like the team that won the first four games of the season. They used runs of 11-2 at end of the first half and 12-0 in the third quarter to dominate and blow out the Sixers.

Blazers earn first win, beat Hornets (AP)

Martell Webster and Jarrett Jack each scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers earned their first victory of the season by beating the previously undefeated New Orleans Hornets 93-90 on Wednesday night. David West had 34 points and 17 rebounds for the Hornets (4-1), who had matched last season's start for the best in franchise history with four straight wins.

Hornets' West displays quiet quality
David West has a way of putting up 20 points without much fanfare. Dime Smack took notice of his 34 points and 18 boards in Portland.

Paul, West lead Hornets to win
David West overcame a slow start to score 17 points and lead the New Orleans Hornets past the Denver Nuggets, 93-88 on Sunday night. West missed his first eight shots before settling in. He made two crucial baskets in the fourth quarter to help quash the Nuggets' comeback as the Hornets improved to 3-0 and handed Denver its first loss. The Hornets started 4-0 last season. The Nuggets (2-1) haven't started a season with three straight wins since 1985-86.

Hornets beat Nuggets, improve to 3-0 (AP)

David West overcame a slow start to score 17 points and lead the New Orleans Hornets past the Denver Nuggets, 93-88 on Sunday night. West missed his first eight shots before settling in. He made two crucial baskets in the fourth quarter to help quash the Nuggets' comeback as the Hornets improved to 3-0 and handed Denver its first loss.

David West, F - NO
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