Everything clicked for New Orleans today, as they soundly beat Chicago 108-94. Chicago looked beaten for most of the afternoon, and the final outcome was in little doubt. "I thought we came out ready to play, but we were just overmatched," said Chicago coach Bob. "It's kind of demoralizing to lose that way, knowing that you played your best and it wasn't nearly enough." Bob now has the unenviable task of getting his team ready to face another day.

New Orleans coach Bob couldn't be happier, though. His game plan was executed perfectly, and his players were able to dominate all aspects of the game. "It's great to get a win like this, when everything went according to plan."

New Orleans was led by Jaramillo (14 points, 7 boards, 2 assists, 6 blocks), Davis (6 points, 12 assists, 2 steals, a block), Ensley (24 points, 0 assists, a block). Chicago was led by Horton (6 points, 10 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks), Hollings (8 points, 8 assists, 3 steals), Blackwell (10 points, 7 boards, 0 assists, a block).

New Orleans are now 8-2 and 5-1 at home. They stay at #1 in the Southwest and hold at #2 overall in the Western Conference. Chicago fall to 2-8 with the loss. They fall to #5 in the Central and move down to #15 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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