Notable: Despite trailing the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers by 10 games, San Antonio currently is the second seed. . . . The Hornets have lost their past two games and slipped to seventh in the playoff race. Although the Hornets are tied with Utah, the Jazz holds the tiebreaker because it defeated the Hornets twice. . . . The Spurs have won three consecutive games. . . . The Hornets have won 10 of 13 at the New Orleans Arena. . . . The Hornets are seeking their 20th sellout of the season. . . . Tyson Chandler is sidelined possibly up to two weeks with his left ankle immobilized in a cast.

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