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Hornets fire Scott, GM Bower to coach (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The New Orleans Hornets have fired coach Byron Scott and named general manager Jeff Bower as his replacement. In a statement released Thursday owner George Shinn said the move gives the Hornets the best opportunity "to reach our goals this season." The Hornets also announced that former New Orleans head coach Tim Floyd, who Scott replaced, will be one of Bower's top assistants.