The New Orleans Hornets beat the team from their former city on Wednesday, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats by a final score of 94-85.

Dan Dickau scored 18 points, the 21st game in a row where he has scored in double figures.  In Dickau's first two seasons, he didn't even average double figures in minutes played.

``Dickau made some big shots,'' Charlotte coach Bernie Bickerstaff said. ``He floats behind screens. When you're small like that the recognition of when you're open is important. He knows when he's open and he pulls the trigger. The guys also do a good job of setting screens for him.''