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The New Orleans Hornets seek their fifth consecutive victory overall and a fourth straight win against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight, when they meet at the Wachovia Center. (AP Images)

New Orleans is now on the verge of its first five-game winning run since March 30-April 6, and its last three victories have been decided by a combined seven points.

The Hornets have won the last three matchups against the Sixers by an average of 18.3 points. Chris Paul scored a game-high 27 points in a 101-86 home victory on Jan. 26.

Philadelphia has lost five of seven since the All-Star break, and will need to end its late-game struggles in order to defeat New Orleans at home for the fifth time in six meetings.

Andre Miller is averaging 21.5 points and shooting 52.9 percent in his last six contests, and has scored 17.9 per game in his last seven against the Hornets franchise. Be sure to get all your NBA basketball lines with the Bodog Sportsbook now.