Hornets, Wizards set for preseason game in Berlin
14/10/2008 17:29
Chris Paul, who won a gold medal with the US national team at the Beijing
Olympics in August, leads the New Orleans Hornets against the Washington Wizards
in an NBA preseason game today in the German capital.
Paul had a breakout
season in 2007-2008, averaging 21 points and four rebounds a game. He helped
lead the Hornets to a 56-26 finish, and the team is considered a contender for
the NBA title this season.
Hornets coach Bryon Scott said he would use the
game at Berlin's new O2 World arena to evaluate players and strategy ahead of
the regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Oct.
29
Washington coach Eddie Jordan said the matchup was the continuation of a
friendly rivalry dating back to when he and Scott spent time together coaching
the New Jersey Nets.
The Wizards and Hornets will play again Friday in
Barcelona, Spain.
In other NBA preseason games in Europe, the New Jersey Nets
beat the Miami Heat 100-98 in overtime in Paris last week. The Nets beat the
Heat 94-92 in London on Sunday.
Xinhua
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