New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Ryan Anderson's go-ahead 3-point play with
1.8 seconds left proved to be the difference as the New Orleans Hornets held
on for a 98-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Anderson put in the go-ahead bucket as he fought through a Jared Jeffries foul
underneath the hoop. He finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds to help the
Hornets snap a three-game losing streak.
Greivis Vasquez chipped in 20 points and rookie Anthony Davis continued his
strong play as of late for New Orleans, totaling 18 points with 10 rebounds.
Damian Lillard had the Trail Blazers ahead by one with 11.2 seconds left after
answering an Anderson triple with one of his own. He ended with 20 points and
eight assists for Portland, which had come in as winners in four of its last
six.
Wesley Matthews scored a game-high 24 points, but misfired on the potential
game-winning basket as time expired. J.J. Hickson contributed 14 points and 14
boards in the setback.
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