Hornets get one at home

The New Orleans Hornets held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 95-93. New Orleans sloppy play down the stretch nearly cost them the contest. Chris Paul led the Hornets with 32 points and 12 assists. Rasual Butler was effective as well scoring 17 points on just 8 shots. The game was very physical as it has been for the entire series. There were 58 personal foul calls, 29 a piece for each team. Three flagrant fouls were called and one technical as well. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Chauncey Billups somewhat came down to earth finishing with 16 points on 3-10 shooting. You can count on more physical play in Game 4 of the series Monday April 27 on NBATV