Williams outplays Paul in Jazz victory

Deron Williams was too modest to say he felt snubbed when he wasn’t selected for the All-Star team last week.

Williams’ teammates and 19,900 Utah Jazz fans were much less shy about it.

Williams had 29 points and 11 assists while leading the Jazz to a 110-88 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night in Salt Lake City that extended its winning streak to nine games.

“He came out tonight to send a message and I think that message got sent across,” said Carlos Boozer, who added 19 points and 17 rebounds and is going to the All-Star game in New Orleans.

Williams got Hornets guard Chris Paul -- selected for the All-Star game -- into early foul trouble and held him to six points and six assists.

Williams said it was nothing personal but the fans thought otherwise, booing Paul constantly.

“I look at it the same way I do anybody else,” said Williams, who made three of Utah’s team-record 14 three-point baskets.

The Hornets lost their third in a row.

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