NBA Playoff Odds: Denver at New Orleans

Chris Paul played 46 minutes in the Hornets' 95-93 victory in Game 3 of New Orleans' first-round playoff series with the Denver Nuggets. (AP Images)"]

Barring foul trouble, Paul's stamina will be tested as much, if not more, in Game 4 tonight, and backers are counting on it.

With the Hornets desperate for a victory as the series shifted to New Orleans, Byron Scott shortened his rotation, using only three reserves in Game 3.

James Posey sprained his right knee, but played through the injury throughout the second half and is expected to do the same as the Hornets attempt to even the series at 2-2.

Carmelo Anthony had ice on his right elbow after Sunday's practice, treating a contusion he suffered in the fourth quarter of Game 3. Anthony said he would definitely play.

Tyson Chandler, playing with a sore left ankle that has bothered him for weeks, also is expected to start for the 2.5-point favored Hornets. Get your NBA basketball odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.