New Orleans \u2014 Chris Kaman scored 20 points as the Hornets rallied for a 97-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, spoiling Chris Paul\u2019s return to New Orleans.<\/p>\n
The Clippers were held to 11 points in the fourth quarter as they shot 4 for 23 from the field. Los Angeles also missed its last 19 3-point attempts.<\/p>\n
After trailing throughout the first three quarters, the Hornets went ahead with an 11-2 run at the start of the fourth and led the rest of the way.<\/p>\n
Jarrett Jack and Jason Smith each scored 17 as New Orleans snapped a five-game home losing streak.<\/p>\n
Blake Griffin had 21 points for Los Angeles, and Paul, who forced a trade from New Orleans before the season, added 16 points on 5-for-14 shooting.<\/p>\n
Celtics 100,<\/p>\n
Bucks 91<\/p>\n
At Milwaukee, Paul Pierce scored 25 points to help Boston snap Milwaukee\u2019s six-game winning streak.<\/p>\n
Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Mickael Pietrus scored 13 points for the Celtics, who were playing their seventh game on an eight-game road trip. With Thursday\u2019s win, the Celtics improved to 4-3 on the trip.<\/p>\n
Brandon Jennings had 19 points for Milwaukee.<\/p>\n
It was the Bucks home debut for Monta Ellis, who was acquired along with forward Ekpe Udoh in a trade with the Golden State Warriors last week. Ellis went first in pregame introductions and received a loud ovation.<\/p>\n
Ellis scored 13 points on 6-for-18 shooting.<\/p>\n
Rockets 109,<\/p>\n
Warriors 83<\/p>\n
At Houston, Goran Dragic had 17 points and nine assists, and rookie Chandler Parsons had 20 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to lead Houston.<\/p>\n
Luis Scola scored 18 and Samuel Dalembert added 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who dominated the Warriors inside, outrebounding Golden State 48-31 and scoring 58 points in the paint.<\/p>\n
Richard Jefferson scored 14 points and David Lee added 12 for the Warriors, who\u2019ve lost five of their last six games. OTHER RESULTS: Pacers 85, Wizards 83; Trail Blazers 97, Grizzlies 93; Jazz 103, Kings 102. \/ap<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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