Abby Brammell

New Orleans Hornets guard Marcus Thornton (5) battles for a rebound with Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) and Dorell Wright (1) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009.


New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) fails to block the shot of Miami Heat's Michael Beasley (30) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009.






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