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NEW ORLEANS - Anthony Davis heard the chants of MVP! MVP! in the fourth quarter, and it caught him off guard once again.It looks as if he better get used to that familiar cheer.Davis had 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Charlotte Hornets 100-91 on Tuesday night.For the second time in three home games, Davis was saluted with the MVP chant from the crowd. He has double-doubles in three of the Pelicans four games this season.Its crazy because I watched when I was younger . I watched LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant), (Kevin Durant), all them guys, and you could hear through the TV the chanting, the 21-year-old Davis said. And then youre actually at the line, theyre cheering for me.Tyreke Evans added 16 points and 10 rebounds in New Orleans first victory since its season opener. Ryan Anderson scored 16 points and Austin Rivers had 12, helping the Pelicans bounce back from Monday nights 93-81 loss at Memphis.The Pelicans (2-2) shot 46 per cent and outscored Charlotte by 10 points in the second half when they turned the ball over just three times.Charlotte (1-3) played without starting forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who bruised his ribs in a 96-93 loss at New York on Sunday. Al Jefferson led the Hornets with 20 points.We didnt keep playing, keep competing for every possession, Charlotte coach Steve Clifford said. We had stretches of the game where we played well, but just basic stuff, not running back, not getting our defence set and blown coverages. Those things are on me.Davis had six points and six rebounds in the first half, but he picked up his play after the break. He scored 12 points in the third and also helped the Pelicans hold the Hornets to just six baskets in the quarter.I thought he wasnt getting the ball where he wanted to consistently, but then he started knocking down jump shots, Pelicans coach Monty Williams said. That opens up everything for him. He kind of looked like he did with the national team, where he was hitting every jump shot that came his way.Tuesday marked the first time Charlotte returned to New Orleans as the Hornets after reclaiming the mascot. Charlotte moved to New Orleans in 2002 as the Hornets, but was able to get the name back after New Orleans changed to the Pelicans.TIP-INSPelicans: New Orleans went 19 for 19 for its first perfect performance from the free-throw line since March 12. ... The Pelicans were without three players, including John Salmons, who is awaiting the birth of his third child.Hornets: Charlotte has lost three consecutive games after winning its season opener.SLOW STARTNew Orleans guard Eric Gordon is off to a rough start. He was 0 for 6 from the field against the Hornets, dropping to 7 of 34 for the season. He also has 10 turnovers and just three assists.UP NEXTHornets: Home against Miami on WednesdayPelicans: Visit reigning NBA champion San Antonio on Saturday. Air Max Australia Cheap . Wiggins, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward who plays his first exhibition game on Wednesday against Pitt State, was the top prospect in the class of 2013. Air Max Mens Australia . According to the Red Wings Twitter feed, Zetterberg plans to practice with the team on Thursday and is aiming for a second round comeback. http://www.cheapairmaxaustraliaonline.com/. Granada goalkeeper Roberto Fernandez saved Morenos first two headers from corner kicks taken by Sergio Garcia, but the defender beat him on his third try after Garcia found Moreno unmarked at the near post in the 78th minute. Air Max Australia .C. -- With a chance to start over and maybe drive in any series he wanted, Juan Pablo Montoya thought long and hard about what mattered most at this stage of his career. Nike Air Max Australia Sale . Beckham finished 2 for 4, adding a double in the first inning. Chicago has won eight of 12 to get back to .500 (27-27). The White Sox are 6-3 against Cleveland this season after losing 17 of 19 to their American League Central rival in 2013. Mike Aviles went 1 for 2 with a walk and drove in Clevelands run.Frisco, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - The Dallas Stars signed center Jason Spezza to a four-year contract extension on Friday. Financial terms were not released by the team, but TSN.ca reported the contract has an average annual value of $7.5 million. Spezza was acquired from the Ottawa Senators in a trade on July 1 and has posted four goals and 14 assists in 20 games this season. He could have become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Jason is a world-class player and his commitment to the organization is a reflection of what we are building in Dallas, Stars general manager Jim Nill said.dddddddddddd The professionalism and production he brings to our group is key for our success moving forward and we value the leadership he brings to our team. Selected second overall by Ottawa in the 2001 draft, Spezza has compiled 255 goals and 450 assists for 705 points in 706 career games. ' ' '