Hornets scrape home against Bobcats; Win streak to 7
New Orleans 63, Phoenix 58
CHARLOTTE, NC, Dec 14, 2006 -- New Orleans kept their unbeaten streak for the 2006/07 season alive, just, against the Charlotte Bobcats today. In a game where the leading team was never ahead by more than 6 points the entire game, Chris Paul and rookie Hilton Armstrong hit clutch free throws in the dying seconds to seal the victory for the Hornets, their 7th for the season and are still unbeaten.
Chris Paul was once again the hornets best player, recording a double/double with 20pts and 10ast along with 3stls. Peja Stojakovic added 18pts and 8 boards for the winners.
Brevin Knight had 16pts, 9ast and 3stls for the Bobcats, while Emeka Okafor added 15pts and 7 rebs and Primoz Brezec had 10pts, 7rebs and 2 blks.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
- Chris Paul
New Orleans 63, Phoenix 58
CHARLOTTE, NC, Dec 14, 2006 -- New Orleans kept their unbeaten streak for the 2006/07 season alive, just, against the Charlotte Bobcats today. In a game where the leading team was never ahead by more than 6 points the entire game, Chris Paul and rookie Hilton Armstrong hit clutch free throws in the dying seconds to seal the victory for the Hornets, their 7th for the season and are still unbeaten.
Chris Paul was once again the hornets best player, recording a double/double with 20pts and 10ast along with 3stls. Peja Stojakovic added 18pts and 8 boards for the winners.
Brevin Knight had 16pts, 9ast and 3stls for the Bobcats, while Emeka Okafor added 15pts and 7 rebs and Primoz Brezec had 10pts, 7rebs and 2 blks.
PLAYER OF THE GAME