02-14-2008, 01:18 AM
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Re: New Orleans (-4.5) @ Milwaukee 2/13/08
Paul slick when he's sick
Hornets guard plays despite having flu
Chris Paul wasn't feeling too well Wednesday, but the New Orleans Hornets point guard wanted to begin his all-star weekend on the right note.
So the third-year pro took the court against the Milwaukee Bucks, despite a flu bug, and contributed 21 points and 10 assists as New Orleans grabbed a 111-107 victory at the Bradley Center.
The Hornets qualify as one of the true surprises of the National Basketball Association season with a 36-15 record, giving them the best record in the Western Conference at the break, one-half game ahead of the Phoenix Suns.
In the All-Star Game on Sunday in New Orleans, the Hornets will be well-represented with Paul, forward David West and coach Byron Scott getting a chance to star before the home crowd.
"He made it clear this morning that he was going to play this game," Scott said about his point guard. "I think he understood how important this game was. We made a goal on this trip to come to Chicago and Milwaukee and win both games, and he wanted to make sure we had an opportunity to do that."
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