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NEW ORLEANS -- Ryan Anderson and Robin Lopez had spoken recently about the need to justify their new leadership roles with the young New Orleans Hornets by exerting the kind of feisty effort that would energize their slumping squad. That talk became reality on Monday night. Anderson scored 22 points, Lopez tied a season high with 21 and New Orleans won for only the second time in 11 games, 102-81 over the Milwaukee Bucks. "We needed an effort game and we needed to prove to ourselves that when we play like that we can beat a team by a big margin," said Anderson, who like Lopez was a young role player on his former team before coming to New Orleans last summer in a trade. "We needed a win like that at home, too. That was a big win in a lot of ways. It sparks our confidence." Lopez shot 8 of 10 from the field and made all five free throws he attempted. He also scored 11 straight points during a pivotal 13-0 run in the third quarter that gave New Orleans the lead for good. "Its something we definitely talked about, being aggressive, but talk is cheap and what really counts is we went out there and did it," Lopez said. Jason Smith added 12 points and Greivis Vasquez had 11 for the Hornets, who shot 52.4 per cent (43 of 82) from the field. Brandon Jennings hit five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points. Monta Ellis added 17 for Milwaukee, which shot 38.2 per cent (29 of 76). Milwaukees Larry Sanders blocked seven shots and the Bucks outrebounded the Hornets 40-37. But that was not nearly enough to keep pace with a New Orleans squad that broke loose for one of its best performances of the season, despite being without top overall draft pick Anthony Davis (left ankle), who missed his eighth straight game. "We just could not stop them," Bucks coach Scott Skiles said. "We thought at some point someone would stop someone, but we just couldnt get a stop and build some momentum." The Bucks had 19 offensive rebounds, but because of poor shooting, they finished with fewer second-chance points (20) than the Hornets (23). New Orleans also outscored Milwaukee in the paint, 48-34. "When were really moving the ball around, were really hard to guard. When we start dribbling too much, we get in trouble," Skiles said. "It seemed like we dribbled into crowds tonight and had trouble getting out of crowds, turned it over, they went down and made shots." Indeed, the Hornets converted 16 Bucks turnovers into 27 points. "When we defend like that, it gives us a chance to shoot easy buckets and that is how you get close to 50 per cent (shooting)," Hornets coach Monty Williams said. "You can play against anybody if you play hard and defend. We were fortunate enough to get that tonight." Milwaukee had a 60-58 lead when Lopez began to take over. He hit a jumper at the shot-clock buzzer that was later disallowed, but it nonetheless seemed to get him in rhythm. Soon after, Al-Farouq Aminu converted a fast-break dunk that did count, igniting a 13-0 in which Lopez scored the final 11 points on three inside baskets. He had a three-point play along with a jumper and a pair of free throws. "That was huge. That little run made that game for us. It was a make-or-break situation," Anderson said of Lopez. "To have him kind of really step up and make some huge plays really sparked the energy and the effort for the rest of the game." That spurt gave New Orleans a 71-60 lead, and Anderson added a couple of jumpers and a layup late in the period to help the Hornets maintain a 77-67 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. The lead grew as large as 22 points in the final quarter as even New Orleans reserves shot well. Lance Thomas and Brian Roberts each finished with 10 points. New Orleans led by as many as 10 points in the first half after back-to-back 3s by Anderson and Aminu made it 43-33, but Jennings, who had 15 in the first half, helped the Bucks trim New Orleans lead. Ellis then pulled Milwaukee to 53-50 at halftime with a 27-foot bank shot that he attempted at the horn after his attempted pass to the right sideline deflected back to him off of Smiths leg. NOTES: Milwaukee F Mike Dunleavy returned to the lineup in a reserve role after missing one game with left knee soreness. He had six points in 20 minutes. ... Skiles opted for a starting frontcourt of C Ekpe Udoh, F John Henson and swingman Marquis Daniels. They combined for 11 points and 11 rebounds. ... In his second game back from off-season right knee surgery, Luc Mbah Moute had seven points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes. ... The Hornets entered the game shooting 44 per cent for the season. ... New Orleans was 5 of 12 on 3-pointers. ... 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Wholesale NFL Jerseys . -- Seattle Seahawks guard John Moffitt is expected to undergo surgery on his left elbow and miss the next two to three weeks.DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Rory McIlroys bid for the Race To Dubai title was in doubt after he hit into the water on 18 and finished five shots off the lead halfway through the Dubai World Championship on Friday. No. 2-ranked McIlroy needs to win at Jumeirah Golf Estates and hope No. 1 Luke Donald finishes no better than ninth to claim the European money title. Donald hopes to become the first golfer to win the European and American titles. McIlroy admitted the failed last-hole gamble makes it unlikely he can overtake Donald for the European money title, though he insisted he wasnt conceding it yet. "Ive got a bit of an uphill battle on my hands now to try and win the tournament," he said. "But its still very possible. Im only five shots back with 36 holes to go which you can make up in nine holes ... Ive got to stay very patient and bide my time." Donald helped his cause, finishing with three birdies in a row to post a 4-under 68, tied for 12th. "It was a struggle today. Ive been making a few uncharacteristic mistakes, not sure what that is down to, maybe just the situation and what is at stake," said Donald, who has finished outside the top 10 on the European Tour only three times this year. "But yeah, to make three birdies in a row will make lunch taste great and hopefully make the next two days a little easier." McIlroy, with his second straight bogey on 18, carded 71 to lie five shots behind Spanish leader Alvaro Quiros, who eagled the 18th for a 64. Quiros bogey-free low round of the day included six birdies. Hes at 12-under 132 for the tournament, four shots clear of Swedens Peter Hanson (72). Englands Robert Rock (69) was a further shot behind at 7 under, tied with McIlroy. McIlroy started out strong, much as he did on Thursday, with two birdies on the front nine. But on the back nine they were offset by three bogeys. On the 18th, he gambled on his approach shot and ended up in water. "You know, 3-under after 16 holes. If I had picked one up at the last two which I was trying to do and get to 10-under par for the tournament, it would have been a really good day," McIlroy said. "But unfortunately it wasnt the case." McIlroy said the effects of a lingering illness didnt have an impact, adding he "didnt feel too bad." He said he came down with a mild case of dengue fever while he was in South Korea and China in October and early November. Blood resultts came back on Thursday that showed his "platelet count was low and my white blood cell count was low as well.dddddddddddd" McIlroy said he will see a doctor again on Saturday before deciding whether to pull out of the Thailand Golf Championship next week. "To be honest, Im ready for the season to be done," said McIlroy, who never considered pulling out of the Dubai Championship. "But you know, its up to her (the doctor) at the end of the day. If she feels like I can go, then Ill make the decision whether I can go or not." For Donald, it looked like he was headed for another disappointing day. An errant drive on the first hole led to a bogey, but he bounced back with two birdies in a row. He then managed one birdie to go with a bogey over the next 11 holes as he struggled to keep his drives on the fairway. But on the final three holes, the Englishman ran off three straight birdies. On the 18th, Donalds drive landed in a pile of wood chips in the rough, but his 200-yard approach shot fell on the green and he sank a 12-footer for birdie. "Well, it was certainly a lot of pressure out there," Donald said. "Its just that Ive got to handle it. Im making a little bit too many unforced errors and I need to play the weekend like Luke Donald knows how to play." Quiros, who lost to McIlroy in Hong Kong last week after leading by three shots going into the final round, said the difference this week has been his putter, notably saving par on 10 and getting an eagle on 18. "From my point of view, its a very positive thing," he said. "If Im able to lead a European Tour event in a golf course that doesnt fit me, it means Im an improving golfer. That is what I want." The same could not be said for 1999 British Open champion Paul Lawrie. The Scot briefly held the lead on Friday after three birdies on his first four holes. But then he double-bogeyed the 12th and bogeyed three of his last four holes to finished with a 73. He was 6-under overall and tied for fifth with Paul Casey of England. "Played the same as yesterday to start with and then just drove the ball all over the place," Lawrie said. "Drove the ball as bad as I can remember. So when you do that and you dont hole a putt, theres a fair chance youre going to shoot over par." No. 3-ranked Lee Westwood (70) was at 2-under, and No. 4 Martin Kaymer (71) on par for the tournament. ' ' '
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