Hornets survive the Heat behind Paul's record-setting effort

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11/08/2008 - New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chris Paul had 21 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds on a record-breaking night as the New Orleans Hornets got past the Miami Heat, 100-89.

Paul set an NBA record by recording at least 20 points and 10 assists in all six games this season. Oscar Robertson had the old mark of five in a row to start the 1968 campaign with the Cincinnati Royals.

David West tallied 21 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets, who snapped a two-game skid. Tyson Chandler contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Peja Stojakovic scored 12. Morris Peterson and Mike James each had 10 points.

Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and had 10 assists for the Heat, who had a two- game win streak broken. Chris Quinn had 14 points in defeat.

A jam from Udonis Haslem had the Heat within 95-87 with 2 1/2 minutes remaining, but Stojakovic responded with a three-pointer to essentially seal the victory.

Ahead by just a point after the first quarter, the Hornets opened breathing room in the second. Michael Beasley's bucket gave the Heat the lead at the start of the second quarter, but New Orleans scored the ensuing 11 points. James, Rasual Butler and Peterson each hit three-pointers during the run for a 35-25 advantage.

The Hornets led by as many as 17 later in the second, but Miami had the final six to claw within 47-36 at intermission.

A pair of Paul free throws moved the Hornets to a 63-49 lead midway through the third before Miami came within 74-66 going to the fourth.

Game Notes

The Heat have lost 11 of their last 13 road games to the Hornets...Beasley and Shawn Marion each scored 10 points for Miami, while Haslem scored 12...The Heat shot 43.1 percent from the field, while New Orleans came in at 44.7 percent.

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American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6  

The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.

Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com.  "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.

It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis.  It's like Week 1 of the NFL.  Pre-season means nada!

We do know the 24 finalists however.

Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24.  He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway.  He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien. 

Brandon Rogers - Who?

Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition.  He should go a good distance.

Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was.  And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition.  He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice!  People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way. 

"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks.  He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes.  But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.

A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”

Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes. 

"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate.  "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past.  He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far.  Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."

Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts) 

And the others:

Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter

The girls

"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis.  "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has.  The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive.  I think she will go far."

Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.

"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams.  Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth.  "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.

Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.

Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.

Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan

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