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 Ryan Bowen, Guard Mike James, Center Hilton Armstrong, Forward Melvyn Ely, Guard/Forward Rasual Butler, Forward Julian Wright.
PLAYER NOTES: --Reserve swingman Bonzi Wells had his best game as a Hornet, getting 19 points and four rebounds in nearly 27 minutes.
--Peja Stojakovic had just his fourth double-double of the season. He finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
--Rookie No. 1 draft choice Julian Wright continued to play well. He had 14 points and four rebounds in nearly 19 minutes.
--Ryan Bowen started in place of injured forward David West and didn't score in 11-plus minutes as three Hornets starters combined for just 12 points. Center Tyson Chandler had eight points and shooting guard Morris Peterson four.
