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Found January 02, 2012 on Hornets Locker:
PLAYERS: Trevor Ariza,  Emeka Okafor,  Carl Landry
TEAMS: Sacramento Kings,  New Orleans Hornets

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The Hornets were outscored 58-40 in the second half and that did them in last night and it negated the fact that they outrebounded the Kings 60-41.   Trevor Ariza (17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal) and Chirs Kaman (14 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 blocked shot) led the way for the Hornets last night.  Emeka Okafor (13 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 blocked shot) and Carl Landry (12 points and 5 rebounds) also pitched in for the Hornets in this game.  The Hornets are now 2-2 on the year.
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