Hornets win preseason opener over Warriors (AP)

October 6th, 2008 by Drain It
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Hornets win preseason opener over Warriors (AP)

New Orleans Hornets' Melvin Ely (33) and Golden State Warriors Al Harrington, left, battle for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. In the background is Warriors' Ronny Turiaf. The Hornets defeated the Warriors 106-103.

David West scored 19 points, Hilton Armstrong added 14, and the New Orleans Hornets won their preseason opener, 106-103 over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Chris Paul had 13 points, six assists and a steal for New Orleans. Paul and West, the Hornets‘ two All-Stars last season, each played 22 minutes.