MEMPHIS, March 20 (UPI) -- David West scored 26 points Tuesday night as the New Orleans Hornets posted a 114-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Chris Paul added 23 points and nine assists for the Hornets, who moved within one game of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Tyson Chandler had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Pau Gasol had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who have the worst record in the NBA. Mike Miller added 13 points and Chucky Atkins, Rudy Gay and Dahntay Jones all had 12 points each.
The score was tied 61-61 at halftime.
