NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Chris Paul popped in 22 points and David West added 18 more Sunday in the New Orleans Hornets' 93-86 decision over Atlanta.
Paul distributed eight assists, Emeka Okafor added 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Trevor Ariza ended with 12 points and 10 boards for the Hornets.
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Atlanta pulled to within four points at 90-86 with 1:17 left thanks to Joe Johnson's jumper and subsequent 3-pointer. But an earlier 5-minute scoring drought had left the Hawks in too big of a hole.
Paul then connected on a fadeaway jumper with 38 seconds left to seal the Hornets' win.
Johnson collected 23 points and Marvin Williams added 18 for the Hawks, who dropped their fifth straight road game.
