Stojakovic's total included hitting six of nine three-points and West added seven rebounds as the Hornets have won three straight after losing three. Chris Paul contributed significantly to the New Orleans win with 25 points and 14 assists.

Chicago got 28 points from Andres Nocioni and 15 points from Kirk Hinrich, who returned to the lineup after missing the past three games with bruised ribs.

The Bulls pulled to within 83-82 with less than six minutes to go but New Orleans went on a 17-4 flurry to put the game away. Chicago managed just one field goal in the final 5:21.