Paul, Hornets edge Trail Blazers
Paul, Hornets edge Trail Blazers
Chris Paul posted 24 points, 12 assists, and five steals to lift the New Orleans Hornets past the Portland Trail Blazers 98-97 on Monday night.
New Orleans cashed as 2.5-point road underdogs, while the game played OVER the 188.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Marcus Thornton added 19 points for the Hornets, who got 18 points and seven rebounds from David West in the victory.
Juwan Howard went for 16 points and seven boards off the bench for Portland, while LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 points and six rebounds for the Trail Blazers.
