ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Paul, Shooting guard Morris Peterson, Small forward Peja Stojakovic, Power forward David West, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Guard/Forward Bonzi Wells, Guard Jannero Pargo, Forward Julian Wright, Guard Mike James, Forward Ryan Bowen, Forward/Center Chris Andersen.
PLAYER NOTES: --F David West, who had 37 points in the first game against the Celtics and who had averaged 28.8 points and 9.3 rebounds in his last four games, finished with 14 points and four rebounds.
--F Peja Stojakovic had a bad shooting night, making 5-of-14 shots, including 3-of-11 three-pointers, and scored 17 points.
--G Chris Paul was the only Hornets' starter who didn't have sub-par numbers, finishing with 22 points, 10 assists, and three steals.
--Reserve swingman Bonzi Wells was again the top reserve, getting 13 points and seven rebounds.
