--C Tyson Chandler rejoined the team Friday night after missing one game to stay in Los Angeles with his wife, Kimberly, and newborn son, Tyson. Chandler had five points and six rebounds before fouling out with 2:09 remaining.
--C Hilton Armstrong reminded coach Byron Scott before Armstrong filled in for Chandler against the Nuggets on Thursday that he was 2-0 as a starter. The Hornets had defeated the Suns and Cavaliers earlier in the season when Armstrong started as Chandler was sidelined by a sprained right ankle. Armstrong kept his streak intact when the Hornets beat the Nuggets. --The Hornets dropped to 3-2 in the second games of back-to-back sets of games.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I have to keep being active and keep being aggressive, but in the sense of being aggressive not to force anything, just try to be aggressive and pick my spots during the game." -- F Peja Stojakovic, who made 18-of-37 shots on the road trip after shooting poorly for most of the season.
