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Paul's triple-double powers Hornets (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Chris Paul had 15 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds for his third triple-double of the season, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 97-85 on Tuesday night. Rasual Butler scored 21 points and David West 20 for New Orleans, which led most of the way and never trailed by more than a basket in its third straight victory.