Hornets clinch Southwest Division title (AP)

Courtesy Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Tue, 04/15/2008 - 22:55

New Orleans Hornets players celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 114-92 and becoming the Southwest Division Champions after their NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.<br /><br />

The New Orleans Hornets gathered in front of their bench, wearing ball caps and T-shirts commemorating the first division championship in the franchise's 20-year history.

While the latest sellout crowd roared its approval, they stayed on the court for almost a half-hour to celebrate the moment.

David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 12 during a decisive run in the third quarter as the...


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