ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Forward James Posey, Guard/Forward Devin Brown, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James, Forward/Center Hilton Armstrong, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward/Center Melvin Ely, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward/Center Sean Marks.
PLAYER NOTES: --Forward David West scored a team-high 24 points, making 9-of-17 shots and 6-of-7 free throws, and grabbed seven rebounds.
--Center Tyson Chandler had a game-high 16 rebounds and added 13 points for a double-double.
--Point guard Chris Paul had a game-high 11 assists and added 21 points for a double-double.
--Reserve forward James Posey had a successful Hornets debut, coming off the bench to get 11 points and three rebounds.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--Guard/Forward Julian Wright is day to day with a sprained ankle.
