Hornets' Chris Paul talks trash

New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul is becoming known as one of the biggest trash-talkers in the NBA. He has this angelic-looking face, the face of a choir boy. But many around the league say he is anything but that. In fact, just ask Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic. When the Lakers played the Hornets recently, Vujacic said Paul called him a name that rhymes with witch.

NBA - Round-up: Hornets sting Lakers

David West and Chris Paul combined for 72 points to help the New Orleans Hornets sting the Los Angeles Lakers 116-105, the visitors surging past the Western Conference leaders with a fourth-quarter rally. West (pictured) delivered 40 points and Paul added 32 with 15 assists to end the Lakers's six-game winning streak and hand the home side just their second loss in 20 contests at the STAPLES Center. Trailing 99-94 with 8:31 remaining, the Hornets found new life, outscoring the Lakers 22-6 to claim their fifth win in six games. Kobe Bryant had 39...read full article

Hornets snap Lakers' six-game NBA win streak

David West scored 40 points and Chris Paul added 32 points and 15 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets past the Los Angeles Lakers 116-105, snapping the Lakers' six-game win streak.
The Hornets had lost their two prior games this season against the Lakers, who managed only 13 points in the final quarter while the Hornets scored 15 consecutive points in the last period to frustrate the Lakers. Kobe Bryant scored 39 points and added seven assists to lead the Lakers, but managed only two points in the final quarter for the Lakers. Derek Fisher added...read full article