New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) – Chris Paul scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists and seven rebounds in his return to the lineup, as the New Orleans Hornets used a big fourth quarter to down the Sacramento Kings, 115-103.

Paul had missed the last two games with a concussion for the Hornets, who have won four of five. David West donated 25 points and nine boards.

Carl Landry tallied 20 points off the bench for New Orleans, which took three of four from Sacramento this season. Marco Belinelli chipped in with 12 points.

Marcus Thornton finished with 25 points and three steals against his former team, but the Kings dropped their sixth-straight game. DeMarcus Cousins recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Samuel Dalembert ended with 16 points and eight boards for Sacramento, which has lost five straight on the road. Francisco Garcia added 12 points in defeat.

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