The Hornets outscored the Nuggets 63-40 in the first half on Monday Night and they outrebounded the Nuggets 52-33 on their way to a very, very easy victory. Chris Paul was outstanding in running the show with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 17 assists and 2 steals. Peja Stojakovic pitched in with 19 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Melvin Ely had his best game of the season with 16 points and 9 rebounds in only 22 minutes off of the bench. The Hornets are now 32-12 on the season.