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NBA: New Orleans 98, Philadelphia 91

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Published: March. 2, 2009 at 10:30 PM

PHILADELPHIA, March 2 (UPI) -- David West had 30 points and 10 rebounds Monday night to lead the New Orleans Hornets to their fifth straight win, 98-91 over Philadelphia.

Chris Paul had 16 points and 12 assists and Rasual Butler and James Posey also had 16 points each for the Hornets, who sank 10-of-16 3-pointers.

Andre Iguodala scored 30 points and Andre Miller added 28 points with seven assists and six rebounds for Philadelphia, which has lost six of eight since the all-star break.

Iguodala's performance was only the second 30-point effort for a Philadelphia player this season. Miller scored 30 in a loss to Miami Feb. 21.

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