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Paul's late layup lifts Hornets in Utah (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Chris Paul stole the ball and drove for a layup with 27 seconds left to help New Orleans end a late threat by the Jazz and seal a 91-87 win Monday night, the Hornets' first in Utah in almost four years. Paul scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half and Devin Brown finished with a career-high 30 points as the Hornets overcame 19 turnovers and ended a six-game losing streak at Utah.