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Paul leads surging Hornets past Bucks (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Chris Paul scored 30 points and Rasual Butler hit a pair of key 3-pointers down the stretch, helping the New Orleans Hornets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-86 Friday night. David West added 21 for the Hornets, who have won nine of their last 10 games. Paul also had nine assists and six rebounds. Richard Jefferson scored 27 for the Bucks, who have lost five of their last six.