Al Harrington had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who have only three wins in their last 13 games. Wilson Chandler had 19 points for New York.

David West had 25 points and 14 rebounds for the Hornets, who have alternated wins and losses for the past six games. Chris Paul added 23 points, seven assists, five rebounds and two steals and Rasual Butler hda 18 points and seven rebounds for New Orleans.