The New Orleans Hornets increased their season-best winning streak to six with a 104-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Chris Paul had 27 points and 15 assists for the Hornets, who haven’t lost since centre Tyson Chandler returned to the lineup from an ankle injury last week.
Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 27 points.
In last night’s only other N-B-A game, Carmelo Anthony had 38 points to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Portland Trailblazers 106-90.



