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*Paul, Hornets hope to end slide against struggling Pacers*
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Indiana (30-28) at New Orleans (31-29) 8:00 pm EST
OKLAHOMA CITY (Ticker) -- Rookie sensation Chris Paul and the
New Orleans Hornets hope to avoid matching their longest losing
streak of the season when they host the Indiana Pacers on
Friday.
One of the NBA's biggest surprises earlier this season, the
Hornets have dropped four straight and have fallen into a
virtual tie with the eighth-place Los Angeles Lakers (32-30) in
the Western Conference standings.
Paul collected 22 points and 10 assists Wednesday, but the
Hornets dropped a 113-107 decision to the Lakers.
David West scored 25 points and Speedy Claxton added 22 off the
bench for the Hornets, who have yielded an average of 104.3
points during their skid.
The Hornets have not dropped five straight since December 3-11.
They hope to avoid equaling that total Friday against a Pacers
squad which has dropped five of its last eight.
Despite owning a lead throughout Wednesday's contest with
Houston, Indiana faltered down the stretch en route to a 103-99
loss.
Peja Stojakovic scored 29 points and Stephen Jackson added 23
for the Pacers, who managed just 11 points in the fourth
quarter.
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Indiana (30-28) at New Orleans (31-29) 8:00 pm EST
OKLAHOMA CITY (Ticker) -- Rookie sensation Chris Paul and the
New Orleans Hornets hope to avoid matching their longest losing
streak of the season when they host the Indiana Pacers on
Friday.
One of the NBA's biggest surprises earlier this season, the
Hornets have dropped four straight and have fallen into a
virtual tie with the eighth-place Los Angeles Lakers (32-30) in
the Western Conference standings.
Paul collected 22 points and 10 assists Wednesday, but the
Hornets dropped a 113-107 decision to the Lakers.
David West scored 25 points and Speedy Claxton added 22 off the
bench for the Hornets, who have yielded an average of 104.3
points during their skid.
The Hornets have not dropped five straight since December 3-11.
They hope to avoid equaling that total Friday against a Pacers
squad which has dropped five of its last eight.
Despite owning a lead throughout Wednesday's contest with
Houston, Indiana faltered down the stretch en route to a 103-99
loss.
Peja Stojakovic scored 29 points and Stephen Jackson added 23
for the Pacers, who managed just 11 points in the fourth
quarter.
