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Notable: This is the first of three consecutive home games for the Hornets. . . . New Orleans has defeated the Suns the past five meetings, after the Suns had won the previous five. The Hornets won in Phoenix 108-95 on Oct. 30. . . . Last season, for the first time since joining the Western Conference, the Hornets swept the season series, winning all four games. . . . Hornets point guard Chris Paul has at least one steal in 99 consecutive games, eight shy of tying the NBA record of 105. . . . The Suns don't return to the New Orleans Arena until April 8.

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