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Jefferson takes advantage of short-handed Hornets in Wolves' victory

Associated Press

Friday, January 23, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS -- When Al Jefferson walked on to the floor against New Orleans on Friday night, his eyes grew wide and he knew he was in for a big night. The Hornets were playing without their two best interior defenders -- Tyson Chandler and David West -- and were left with only Melvin Ely and Ryan Bowen to defend one of the best young post players in the game. If it sounds like a mismatch, it was. Jefferson had 24 points and 14 rebounds and Minnesota controlled the paint in a 116-108 victory ...

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