--F David West, who had averaged 10.3 points while making 14-of-46 shots in the last three games, scored a game-high 27 points (making 9-of-19 shots despite a 1-for-5 start) and grabbed 10 rebounds.

--C Emeka Okafor had just eight points, but added 13 rebounds, three blocks, and two steals.

--G Marcus Thornton who had scored in double figures in six consecutive games, scored just four points after getting into early foul trouble and making just 1-of-5 shots. Thornton's foul trouble led to G Morris Peterson playing for the first time in 10 games, though he played just four-plus minutes and missed all three of his shots.

--F Darius Songaila played a season-high 26-plus minutes, finishing with six points and seven rebounds.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--G Chris Paul is out indefinitely with a severely sprained left ankle, though he is no longer wearing a walking cast.

--F Ike Diogu (strained left knee) has not played and is sidelined indefinitely.