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

Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals for his fifth triple-double of the season, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 101-86 on Monday night. Peja Stojakovic highlighted a 26-point performance with six 3-pointers for New Orleans, which was badly outscored inside but made up for it with 14 3s as a team.