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Hornets' defense stifles Nuggets 94-81 (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Peja Stojakovic matched a season high with 26 points and the New Orleans Hornets used stifling defense to beat the Denver Nuggets 94-81 on Wednesday night. Devin Brown added a season-high 18 points for New Orleans, hitting six of his seven shots, including all three 3-pointers. Chris Paul had 12 points and 10 assists.