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NEW ORLEANS -- Chris Paul wanted out of New Orleans for a better chance to win. In his first trip back, he received a mix of a cheers and boos, and left with a loss. Chris Kaman scored 20 points and the Hornets rallied for a 97-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, spoiling Pauls return. Jarrett Jack and Jason Smith each scored 17 as New Orleans snapped a five-game home losing streak. "There was a lot of emotions going through my head," Paul said. "But as soon as they threw the ball up, all of that was out the window." 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. 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. "We just wanted to come out there and play aggressive, no matter if they got a dunk," Smith said. "Theyre going to get highlight dunks and highlight this and highlight that." Blake Griffin had 21 points for Los Angeles, which has lost three in a row for the first time this season. Paul, who forced a trade from New Orleans before the season, added 16 points on 5-for-14 shooting. "Theres frustration, theres no question," Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said. "But, hey, youve got come ready to play every night and you cant take plays off." Jack, Pauls replacement as the starting point guard in New Orleans, put the Hornets ahead for the first time, 80-79, with a jumper in the lane. After the Clippers tied the score at 81, Xavier Henry hit a fall-away buzzer-beater to put New Orleans ahead for good, Smith dunked off a beautiful bounce pass from Greivis Vazquez and Smith sank an outside shot to give the Hornets a six-point lead. The game took an ugly turn with 4:06 left when Smith body-slammed Griffin to the floor on a fast break. Paul followed Smith into the concourse behind the basket and had words with him as several players jawed at each other. "It was a terrible foul," Paul said. "I dont know what Jason was thinking. He probably better be ready to sit out a game or two for that one. Im just glad Blake controlled it." Smith was assessed a flagrant 2 foul, which carries an automatic ejection, but left the court to a loud ovation. "I think it looked a lot worse than what it was, but thats still not a play that you ever want to do to another player like that," Smith said. "I apologize to Blake Griffin. I didnt want to hurt him at all. I just wanted to try and cut off his lane to the basket." Griffin hit both free throws, but the Clippers failed to score on the ensuing possession and never caught up. Typical of their frustration, DeAndre Jordan shot an air ball from three feet that turned into a shot clock violation with the Hornets leading 93-89. Griffin cut the gap to 93-90 on a free throw with 54.2 seconds left, but Randy Foye missed a 3 that would have tied it on Los Angeles next possession. Marco Belinellis two free throws with 14.9 seconds left sealed if for New Orleans. Paul, a four-time All-Star with the Hornets, drew a mixed reaction. He was greeted with cheers and boos in the introductions. A tribute that ran on the video screens above the court at the end of the first quarter -- focusing on his off-court projects with kids in New Orleans -- drew a loud ovation, and he waved his acknowledgement while standing in front of the Clippers bench. But fans cheered again when he picked up his third foul late in the second quarter and even started screaming "Beat L.A.," a chant normally reserved for the Lakers. Paul needed only 16 seconds for his first assist, a pass to Randy Foye for a 3-pointer. He had three assists on the Clippers first four baskets and also scored on a driving layup and a wide open 3-pointer from the top of the key in the first 8 minutes. That was part of the Clippers 35-point outburst -- the most points the Hornets have allowed in the first quarter all season -- and Los Angeles led by six. They had three dunks, including one by Young over Smith immediately after Smith blocked a dunk attempt by Jordan. But the Clippers slowed down dramatically from there, failing to score 100 points for the ninth consecutive game. Paul had five assists in the open quarter and only four more the rest of the way. He also did not have a rebound. "We came out with a lot of energy, but playing hard is not going to win it in this league," Paul said. "You have to play effective, youve got to play smart, weve got to play better." Jack outscored him by 1 and matched his nine assists. NOTES: This was the only game the teams will play in New Orleans this season. They meet two more times, both in Los Angeles. ... The Hornets shot 71 per cent in the first quarter. ... Clippers guard Mo Williams was carried off the court with a left big toe injury in the second half. Hornets starting forward Trevor Ariza left in the third quarter with a sore right ankle and did not return. ... Actor Samuel L. Jackson, in town for the filming of a Quentin Tarantino movie, announced the starting lineups. Arron Afflalo Blazers Jersey . Numbers Game looks at the Marlins dealing away Hanley Ramirez, Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante, among others. The Dodgers Get: 3B Hanley Ramirez and LHP Randy Choate Ramirez, 28, was an elite player for five seasons before falling off dramatically last season. Wesley Matthews Swingman Jersey . 19 Syracuse advanced to the Big East championship game with a 58-55 victory over No. http://www.authenticblazersstore.com/womens-nicolas-batum-ba sketball-jersey/ . 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Sergei Bobrovsky made 39 saves in regulation and overtime, then two more in the shootout to finish with his second career shutout -- both in the last week -- and lead surging Columbus to a 1-0 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night, extending the Blue Jackets franchise record point streak to 10 games.LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida - Esmil Rogers is in the major leagues because his best friend punched him in the face. Three times. The year was 2006, the city was Casper, Wyoming and the best friend was – and still is – current Orioles reliever Pedro Strop. Both were youngsters in the Rockies system and both were former shortstops turned pitchers. Rogers, then 21 years old, was coming off a difficult year in Rookie Ball, his first on the mound. He was ready to quit. In tears, he packed his bags for home and thats when roommate Strop got in his face. "He said, How am I going to let you go home when you throw 96 or 97 mph, not too many baseball players throw like that," said Rogers. "After that he called my family." Well, Strop didnt call Rogers family immediately afterward. First, a shoving match ensued. Rogers was trying to get out the door and Strop punched him in the face three times, leaving Rogers with a black eye. "Weve got unbelievable communication," said Rogers, acknowledging the strangeness of the fistfight with Strop. "Were still like brothers." So close are they, in fact, Strop named his son after Rogers and Rogers is the boys godfather. Rogers is the youngest of three baseball playing boys. Omar, the oldest, is now a scout for the St. Louis Cardinals; Edward plays in the Mexican League. Rogers says his father, Danilo, could hold his own in his younger days. Danilo played first base and third base in the Dominican League. After the incident with Strop, Rogers called home. But he didnt speak to Danilo or either of his two brothers. It was his mom on the other end. Exasperated that her son would walk away from baseball – hed never worked a "real job" in his life – she told him to push through the hard times. The bumps on the road to Toronto didnt end in Casper. Rogers pitched, and struggled, in parts of four seasons for Colorado before the Indians claimed him on waivers last June. He turned around his career in Cleveland with a 3.06 ERA in 44 appearances, striking out 54 in 53 innings. Rogers power arm is what attracted the Blue Jays, who shipped Mike Aviles and Yan Gomes to the Indians on November 3. "Last year was really important for me, it was a big year for me because the Colorado organization (designated me) for assignment," said Rogers. "A lot of players go on assignment and dont get picked up. Sometimes youve got one opportunity, sometimes you dont have any opportunity. I think this is my last opportunity and I have to do everything I can do to be in this game for a long time.ddddddddddddIve been close to being out of this game already and I dont want to pass that moment anymore." Rogers mixes a slider with his fastball, a breaking pitch he says he can throw no matter the count. A chance meeting with his hero, Pedro Martinez, in 2008 changed his perspective on pitching. "He told me, you have to throw inside," said Rogers, who also was admonished by Martinez to meticulously study video of opposing hitters. Aware of the Blue Jays history with Dominican players, Rogers was happy to come to Toronto. Shortly after he was acquired, Jose Reyes and Emilio Bonifacio came over from Miami and Melky Cabrera was signed as a free agent. He looks around the locker room, sees so many of his countrymen and feels hes in the right place. "It surprised me because Ive never played with so many Dominican guys," said Rogers. "In Colorado we maybe had two or three Dominican players. Coming to spring training after hearing what happened with the trade I said, Oh my God theres going to be so many Dominican players were going to be like a family over there. Right now Im feeling like Im at my house. I just got traded here, and I dont think about anything different, I just think about getting people out." NOTES: - Josh Johnson looked in mid-season form on Friday in Lake Buena Vista, retiring all 11 batters he faced in 3.2 innings of work. Johnson struck out five Braves. The Blue Jays beat Atlanta 7-1. "Finally got to make a start and get a routine and remember the routine, first of all," said Johnson, whod followed R.A. Dickey for his first two appearances of the spring. "I finally was able to slow down, take my time and stay back in my delivery and let everything come naturally." Johnson says he found himself too "amped up" pitching, essentially, in relief. - Anthony Gose keyed the Blue Jays offence on Friday. Gose went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases. - The Blue Jays return to Dunedin for a set of weekend home games, Saturday versus Detroit and Sunday against the Yankees. Ricky Romero gets the start Saturday and is scheduled to pitch three innings on a 45-pitch limit. Darren Oliver, Aaron Loup and Brad Lincoln are among others expected to pitch in the game. Doug Fister gets the start for the Tigers. cheap jerseys wholesale jerseys ' ' '
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