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Paul scores 27 as Hornets hold off Kings (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Chris Paul had 27 points and 13 assists and the New Orleans Hornets held off a fourth-quarter rally by the Sacramento Kings in a 112-105 victory Monday night. Following a relatively quiet first half, Paul was difficult to stop over the final two quarters. He was especially effective in the fourth quarter, scoring 12 points and three times giving Tyson Chandler perfect lob passes for dunks.