HORNETS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Peja Stojakovic (stoy-ak-o-vich), Rasual Butler (rah-sue-uhl), Jannero Pargo (JUH-nare-O).

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1 New Orleans Hornets (45-21) vs. Houston Rockets (46-20) Game #67 Home Game #36 New Orleans Arena New Orleans, La. Wednesday, March 19, :00 p.m. (CST) HORNETS STARTERS Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. Player Updates G 3 CHRIS PAUL AVERAGES: 21.6 ppg, 11.3 apg, 3.9 rpg, 2.7 spg, 37.7 mpg Note: Has made at least one steal in all 64 appearances this season and 68-straight games dating back to last year (the longest active streak in the NBA) had 37 points (16 in the fourth quarter) and 13 assists 3/17 vs. CHI 42 double-doubles, fifth in the NBA has nine games with 20+ points and 15+ assists most by any player in the NBA and is tied for second in the league in games with 30+ points and 10+ assists, accomplishing the feat six times this year leads the NBA in steals, second in assists and 11th in FT%. G 9 MORRIS PETERSON AVERAGES: 8.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, 24.5 mpg Note: Had 12 points 3/7 vs. NJN on 4-of-7 shooting in 26 minutes had 11 points on three triples and a 2-of-2 performance from the FT line 3/3 at NYK 18 points, including three triples 2/25 vs. WAS. F 16 PEJA STOJAKOVIC AVERAGES: 16.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.2 apg, 34.5 mpg Note: Back-to-back 21-point games in the last two has hit 95 triples in the last 28 games, an average of 3.4 per contest, making at least one triple in each of those contests, the last game he failed to hit one was 1/13 at HOU.461 3P% on the year, fourth in the NBA first in the NBA in 3PM/game (3.0) and third in 3PM (181). F 30 DAVID WEST AVERAGES: 19.8 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.3 bpg, 37.3 mpg Note: Missed the last two games with a sprained right ankle had 12 points and 14 rebounds 3/14 vs. LAL had 29 points and 10 boards 3/12 vs. SAS double-digit points in 37-straight games 25 double-doubles (20th in the NBA). C 6 TYSON CHANDLER AVERAGES: 11.7 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.0 bpg, 35.1 mpg Note: Five double-doubles in the last eight, including 14 points and 20 rebounds 3/14 vs. LAL, his fourth 20-plus rebound game this season has double-digit rebounds in 23 of the last 28 games ranks first in the NBA in offensive rebounds; fourth in RPG third in the league in field goal percentage ranks 12th with 32 double-doubles. HORNETS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Peja Stojakovic (stoy-ak-o-vich), Rasual Butler (rah-sue-uhl), Jannero Pargo (JUH-nare-O) Hornets Records RECORD HOME ROAD OVERTIME OVERALL SW DIVISION WESTERN EASTERN OVERALL HOME ROAD STREAKS W1 W7 L2 INJURY REPORT: David West (sprained right ankle) is a game-time decision. RECENT TRANSACTIONS: 2/20: Traded Adam Haluska, Bobby Jackson, and a 2008 second round pick to Houston and sent Marcus Vinicius to Memphis in a three-team deal, acquiring Bonzi Wells, Mike James and cash considerations from the Rockets. 10/29: Traded the contract of David Wesley to NJ Nets for Bernard Robinson, Mile Ilic and cash considerations immediately waived Robinson and Ilic. 10/28: Exercised the fourth-year contract option on Chris Paul and the third-year contract option on Hilton Armstrong. 10/25: Waived guard Trey Johnson. 10/12: Waived free agents Eric Chenowith and Anthony Richardson. 10/1: Signed free agents Ryan Bowen, Eric Chenowith, Trey Johnson and Anthony Richardson. 9/29: Traded forward Cedric Simmons to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the contract of David Wesley and cash considerations. 9/13: Signed free agent center Melvin Ely. 8/8: Re-signed guard Jannero Pargo. 7/24: Announced Gary Chouest as a minority owner. 7/23: Signed free agent guard Morris Peterson. HORNETS SCHEDULE LAST TEN (7-3): 3/17 vs. HOU W /16 at DET L /14 vs. LAL W /12 vs. SAS W /8 at HOU L /7 vs. NJN W /5 vs. ATL W /3 at NYK W /2 at WAS L /29 vs. UTA W NEXT FIVE: 3/22 vs. BOS 7:00 p.m. 3/25 at IND 6:00 p.m. 3/26 at CLE 6:00 p.m. 3/28 at BOS 7:30 p.m. 3/30 at TOR 5:00 p.m. TONIGHT S OPPONENT Houston Rockets Southwest Division (46-20, 1st) Regular Season Match-ups (CT) Jan. 13, 2008 at Houston W, Mar. 8, 2008 at Houston L, ALL-TIME SERIES: Feb. 22, 2008 vs. Houston L, Mar. 19, 2008 vs. Houston 7:00 p.m. Houston leads Regular Season Results: Nov. 5, 2006 W NO Feb. 3, 2007 W Houston Mar. 25, 2007 W OKC Apr. 14, 2007 L Houston The Hornets won the first meeting between the two teams, at HOU on 1/13 as a part of a nine-game win streak Chris Paul and David West both tallied double-doubles, as West led the Hornets with 26 points trailing heading into the final period, New Orleans outscored Houston in the final quarter en route to the win. The Hornets have won seven of the last 11 match-ups between the two teams and were only one of two teams to win three games against the Rockets last season. The Rockets hold the opponent franchise record in blocked shots with 16 (Dec. 20, 1991). HORNETS ON THE AIR All game broadcasts with Sean Kelley & Gerry Vaillancourt and Hornets OT (Post-game show) following every game with Joe Block will broadcast on FM Following all home games, Hornets OT will be held at Gordon Biersch Hornets Sportsline will air Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. on FM and will be held at Gordon Biersch when the team is in the midst of a home stand HTV 10, based in Houma, La., airs a weekly Hornets program hosted by Gerry Vaillancourt, sportscaster Bobby Hebert, and Harry McCulla, formerly of HTV 10 and WGNO...HTV s Martin Folse will also have a weekly feature of What makes basketball BASKETBALL.

2 Kirk Snyder, who was traded from the Hornets to the Rockets for cash considerations and a conditional second round pick in the 2008 draft on July 14, averaged 8.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 68 games for the Hornets last season. The Hornets/Rockets pre-season game on October 12, 2003 was the first basketball game held in the Rockets' new Toyota Center, the Hornets won Byron Scott is (.545) all-time versus the Rockets Rockets first-year head coach Rick Adelman is 29-9 (.763) all-time against the Hornets. LAST THREE GAMES: New Orleans: 108 Chicago: 97 March 17, 2008 at New Orleans Arena Hornets High Scorer: Paul 37 Bulls High Scorer: Gordon 31 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 11 Bulls High Rebounder: Gooden 12 Hornets High Assist: Paul 13 Bulls High Assist: Hinrich 5 Score By Quarter Final Hornets Bulls Chris Paul scored a game-high 37 points to give the New Orleans Hornets a come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night Paul made an open 3-pointer with 2:47 left in the fourth quarter to tie it 96-all after a steal by Jannero Pargo on the next possession, Paul found Tyson Chandler for a thundering alley-oop dunk to give the Hornets their first lead since halftime Bonzi Wells, who scored 19 points, added two free throws and a dunk in the next two possessions to seal the Hornets' victory New Orleans outscored Chicago in the fourth quarter Peja Stojakovic added 21 points for the Hornets, but made only six of 19 3-point attempts rookie Julian Wright added 14 points for New Orleans Paul also had a game-high 13 assists, 10 in the first half, along with three steals Ben Gordon came off the bench to score 31 points for Chicago while Gordon sank shots from around the perimeter, Drew Gooden did so from near the paint he had 23 points and 12 rebounds Larry Hughes and Luol Deng each ended up with 16 points for Chicago the Bulls opened the second half on a 14-4 run capped by Hughes' 3-pointer from the corner to put Chicago up with 7:37 remaining in the third quarter the Bulls ended the quarter up Paul's layup through traffic with 5.6 seconds left in the first half gave New Orleans a lead. A tip-in by Gooden was at first allowed as time expired, but was overturned after video review. New Orleans: 84 Detroit: 105 March 16, 2008 at the Palace of Auburn Hills Hornets High Scorer: Stojakovic 21 Pistons High Scorer: Hayes 29 Hornets High Rebounder: Stojakovic 9 Pistons High Rebounder: McDyess 11 Hornets High Assist: Paul 14 Pistons High Assist: Hamilton 6 Score By Quarter Final Hornets Pistons Jarvis Hayes scored 29 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Orleans Hornets Sunday the Pistons have won four of five, while the Hornets lost for just the second time in seven games New Orleans was missing David West, who sprained his right ankle Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers Chauncey Billups added 17 for Detroit and Tayshaun Prince had 13 New Orleans got 21 points from Peja Stojakovic and Chris Paul added 14 points and 14 assists the Hornets quieted the early afternoon crowd by scoring the first 11 points, but Jason Maxiell brought the fans back into the game with a spectacular block of Tyson Chandler's dunk attempt Detroit was within by the end of the first quarter, then took over the game behind Hayes in the second he hit five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points in the quarter - one more than the entire New Orleans team in all, the Pistons outscored New Orleans in the second to take a halftime lead the teams played evenly in the third and the Pistons took a advantage into the final period Hayes, however, got going again in the fourth, hitting a short jumper and a 3-pointer on Detroit's first two possessions. The Pistons led by as many as 24 down the stretch. New Orleans: 107 LA Lakers: 96 March 14, 2008 at New Orleans Arena Hornets High Scorer: Paul 27 Lakers High Scorer: Bryant 36 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 20 Lakers High Rebounder: Odom 13 Hornets High Assist: Paul 17 Lakers High Assist: Walton 7 Score By Quarter Final Hornets Lakers Chris Paul had 27 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Lakers Friday night in what could prove to be a costly game for both teams Paul hobbled to the finish after hurting his left ankle on a failed drive to the hoop with 2:31 to go Lakers center Pau Gasol and David West, however, did not make it to the final horn Gasol sprained his left ankle while stepping on Vladimir Radmanovic's foot in the first quarter and needed help getting to the locker room he was on crutches after the game, saying he didn't want to put any weight on it in hopes of keeping the swelling down West had 12 points and 14 rebounds for New Orleans, but limped off the floor with just under seven minutes remaining, twisting his right ankle while playing through a left ankle sprain that kept him out for three games last week Bryant had 36 points and nine assists for Los Angeles, which lost for only the third time in 17 games Lamar Odom had 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers Chandler had 14 points and 20 rebounds in the latest impressive triumph for the Hornets but the Hornets could struggle in Detroit on Sunday if both West and Paul either play hurt or sit out altogether Peja Stojakovic missed all seven two-point field goals he attempted, but was 5-of-9 from 3-point range for 15 points, hitting two big shots in the fourth quarter to help New Orleans pull away the Hornets scored the first eight points of the third quarter and led after Paul's fastbreak layup Bryant kept it close a while longer by scoring the Lakers' next 13 points, hitting two 3s, making three free throws after being fouled on the perimeter and converting a three-point play on a driving dunk the spurt helped the Lakers tie it at 65. Unlike the last times these teams met, the Hornets remained on the offensive Paul hit an open 3 late in the third period, which ended right as Chandler finished a fastbreak with a thunderous dunk, giving New Orleans an lead heading into the final period Lakers coach Phil Jackson rested Bryant for the first four minutes of the fourth quarter and the Hornets went up when rookie Julian Wright hit a jumper, then jammed an alley-oop feed from Paul on a fastbreak Jackson called timeout, but continued to rest Bryant and the Lakers fell farther behind when Stojakovic made a pair of 3-pointers, the second giving New Orleans a lead with 5:35 to go the Lakers led by as much as seven in the first half and held the edge through most of the first 24 minutes.

3 HORNETS ARE: 34-8 when Morris Peterson hits a three-pointer 26-6 against teams under when making more three-point field goals than their opponent 26-3 when five or more players score in double digits 11-3 on the second game of a back-to-back 38-5 when leading after the third quarter 33-2 when scoring 100+ points 29-5 when making 8 or more three-pointers 35-6 when having more steals than opponent 20-2 when Tyson Chandler and Chris Paul collect a double-double in the same game 8-1 when Tyson Chandler, Chris Paul and David West collect a double-double in the same game 6-18 when trailing after the third quarter DID YOU KNOW?: The Hornets are a combined 13-8 against the other current seven playoff teams in the Western Conference. 8 of the final 15 games remaining on the Hornets schedule are against Eastern Conference teams. The Hornets have a combined record of 15-9 against the remaining opponents. The Hornets record is the best record at this point in franchise history, it also surpasses their win total (39) from last season. The most wins for a Hornets team in franchise history for a season ( ) is 54. The Hornets longest losing streak of the season is three games (done three times), while the longest winning streak was nine games (1/11-1/28). Chris Paul and David West were the first players to make their All-Star debut in their team's home city since Tom Chambers of the Sonics played in his first All-Star Game in 1987 at the Kingdome. The Hornets own the most wins of any team against the Western Conference (30). The Hornets have held 12 opponents to 85 points or less this season last season, they did it six times total. Chris Paul has scored 40+ points three times this season (12/7 vs. MEM-43, 12/26 at MEM-40, 2/6 at PHO-42) becoming the second Hornet in franchise history to have three-plus 40+ point games in a season Glen Rice did it seven times in The Hornets are the only NBA team to have two players average a double-double (Chris Paul, Tyson Chandler). Chris Paul is bidding to become the first player in 15 years to average at least 20 points and 10 assists (Tim Hardaway-GSW, (21.5 ppg, 10.6 apg) season) no players in NBA history have averaged at least 20 points, 10 assists and three steals. SEASON NOTES: Over the past three wins, the Hornets have outscored their opponents in points in the paint. Bonzi Wells had a Hornets season-high 19 points, 3/17 vs. CHI over the past four games, Wells is averaging 10.5 points on 50 percent shooting (15-30 FG) and 4.3 rebounds. The Hornets have handed the San Antonio Spurs their two worst losses of the season (24 pts-1/26 at SA, 25 pts-3/12 vs. SA). Jannero Pargo has failed to connect on more than three field goals over the past six games and has scored in double figures just once in that span. Peja Stojakovic moved into 9 th place on the all-time three-pointers made list (passing Dan Majerle s 1,360 threes) on his final three, 3/5 vs. ATL, Peja has 1,376 made threes. Chris Paul has dished out at least 13 assists in six of the last seven games. Tyson Chandler had 20 rebounds, 3/14 vs. LAL, his fourth 20+ rebound game of the season. Tyson Chandler s 11 offensive rebounds, 3/5 vs. ATL, was one shy of a career and franchise-high. Julian Wright had a career-high 20 points and career-high eight rebounds, 3/7 vs. NJN. The Hornets have had six sellouts in their past 11 home games. After averaging 9.5 points on 58 percent shooting (7-12 FG) in 16.5 minutes over his previous two games, Mike James has been held to a 0.8 point average over the past four games he has played in (2-12 FG). Morris Peterson has connected on 18 of his last 37 three-pointers (49 percent). Chris Paul has scored 20+ points in 14 of his last 17 games. David West has scored in double figures in 37 straight games. Chris Paul has recorded a steal in all 64 games this season (68 overall dating back to last season), a franchise record and the longest current streak in the NBA. Chris Paul is averaging 25.8 points on 59 percent shooting, 3.3 rebounds, 13.6 assists and 2.7 steals in March (9 games). Chris Paul is averaging 26.3 points on 55 percent shooting ( FG), 9.8 assists and 2.9 steals in his last eight road games. Peja Stojakovic has hit for 20+ points in 11 of his last 25 games. Chris Paul has collected a double-double in 22 of the last 29 games and has had double-digit assists in 29 of the past 35. Peja Stojakovic has scored 15+ points 24 times in the last 34 games. The Hornets last 14 home wins have come by an average of 17.3 points. The Hornets have won 11 of the last 16 road games. Last season, the Hornets were 0-11 against the top three teams in the Western Conference (DAL, PHO, SAS) this season, they are 8-3 with victories two wins over DAL, two over SAS and four over PHO. Tyson Chandler has collected 14+ rebounds in 19 of the past 38 games, while collecting at least 10 rebounds in the last 31 of 39. The Hornets didn t allow a 20-point scorer, 1/26 at SAS (Duncan, Parker-17 pts) it was the 12 th time (10-2 record) this season the Hornets opponents high-scorer collected below 20 points last season, the Hornets did it 11 times. The Hornets are on the road this season they won 15 games in all of on the road.

4 CHICAGO, MY KIND OF TOWN: Chris Paul scored 37 points and dished out 13 assists in the Hornets' home win over the Bulls, 3/17 Paul is averaging 23.5 points and 11.5 assists per game in six career appearances against the Bulls Paul is the only player in NBA history with career averages of at least 20 points and 10 assists per game versus Chicago Magic Johnson fell one point shy of that distinction; he finished with career averages of points and 10.0 assists in 27 games against the Bulls. TREYJA: Peja Stojakovic has been a steady offensive weapon for the Hornets all season long over the past three games, Stojakovic has produced averages of 19.0 points, including 3.3 three-pointers a game and 7.7 rebounds. LEAGUE OF HIS OWN: During the five-game stretch, 3/5-3/14, Chris Paul had five straight games with at least 20 points and at least 10 assists, with 138 points and 79 assists over those five games and he had at least 25 points and at least 15 assists in two straight games (3/12, 3/14)...only two other players in NBA history have had that many points and assists in a five-game span: Magic Johnson in November/December 1988 (143 points, 83 assists) and Nate "Tiny" Archibald in November 1972 (169 points, 81 assists) the last player with consecutive 25/15 games was Tim Hardaway on March 30-31, 1992 Paul has four 25/15 games this season the only other NBA players who have done it this year are Chauncey Billups, Baron Davis and Deron Williams (once each) the last player with four such games in one season was Hardaway (five times in ) over the last 15 years only two players have had five straight 20/10 games: Gary Payton (6, March 10-21, 2000) and Rod Strickland (5, Feb , 1998). HOME DOMINANCE: The Hornets have won seven straight home games in dominant fashion the average margin of victory for the six straight home wins is 16.1 points and each has been by at least 10+ points four of the seven wins has been over Western Conference playoff-bound teams (PHO, UTA, SA, LAL). DOING IT ALL: Chris Paul made 15 of the Hornets' 40 field goals and assisted on 13 others in a 3/17 win vs. CHI Paul has either made or assisted 49 percent of his team's field goals this season no NBA player has finished a season having a hand in such a high percentage of his team's field goals since John Stockton in (made or assisted 52 percent of Utah's field goals). 20/20 CLUB: The Hornets are one of just six teams in the NBA to have at least 20 wins at home and at least 20 wins on the road the others are BOS, DET, ORL, LAL and HOU. THE BEST SEASON EVER? The Hornets have their best record ever at this point of the season and are quickly approaching the most wins in franchise history (54) see the chart below to see where the Hornets team from this season stacks up against the team. Season Record through 63 games Road Record Home Record Longest Win streak CP3 VS. THE ENTIRE NBA: Most people have become used to the amazing stat lines Chris Paul puts up for example, CP3 has posted nine games this season with at least 20+ points and 15+ assists the amazing thing is if you combined the rest of the players in the NBA and there games of 20+ points and 15+ assists, it would equal seven! THE WRIGHT STUFF: Rookie Julian Wright has stepped up to the challenge and has helped the Hornets in a major way over the past seven games the former Jayhawk has hit for double-digits in points in four of the last seven games, including a career-high 20 points, 3/5 vs. ATL over the last seven games, Wright is averaging 11.3 points on 59 percent shooting (34-58 FG) and 4.7 rebounds in 22.4 minutes of action. LAST FIVE FOR CP: It is hard to put into words how great of a season Chris Paul is having, but his numbers definitely say more than enough over the past five games, CP3 is averaging 28.2 points on 59 percent shooting, including a 47 percent clip from three-point range, 14.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 steals. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD: Tyson Chandler has been a beast on the boards all season long, especially over the past eight games Chandler is averaging 13.4 rebounds (5.0 offensive) to go along with 12.1 points on 53 percent shooting (40-76 FG) over the past eight games. 200 GAMES IN FOR CP: Chris Paul played the 200th game of his NBA career and handed out 18 assists as the Hornets topped the Hawks on 3/5...Paul's career total of 1,814 assists is the fifth-highest for any NBA player through the first 200 games of his career only Oscar Robertson (2,078), Kevin Johnson (1,853), Tim Hardaway (1,842) and Mark Jackson (1,829) had more assists at the 200-game mark than Paul. MAKE IT RAIN PEJA: Peja Stojakovic had another outstanding shooting night, 3/17 vs. CHI, collecting 21 points, including knocking down three three-pointers it was Peja s 21 st 20+ point game of the season, he also has seven games of at least six three-pointers made this season. ANOTHER MONTH TO REMEMBER: Chris Paul finished a fantastic February with a flurry, scoring 24 points with 16 assists and five steals, 2/29 vs. UTA Paul finished the month with averages of 21.2 points per game, 11.6 assists per game and 3.3 steals per game in December Paul had averages of 24.5, 10.4 and 3.0 in those three categories since the NBA began tracking steals in the season, only one other player has had averages of at least 20/10/3 in those categories in a month of at least 10 games John Stockton averaged 20.1 points per game, 14.4 assists per game and 3.2 steals per game in February 1991.

5 MUCHO JANNERO: Jannero Pargo has been an integral part of the Hornets bench this season when given the minutes, he produces as evident of his 22 points, 3/5 vs. ATL in 30 minutes (his fifth 20+ point game this season) when Pargo plays 27 or more minutes, he is averaging 16.5 points on 47 percent shooting ( FG) and 4.1 assists in 11 games of 27+ minutes. DIVISION LEADERS AHEAD: The Hornets face the top team in the West (HOU) tonight and the top team in the East (BOS) Saturday night over their next two games their combined winning percentage is 75 percent (99-33). REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD: Newly acquired guard Mike James is teaming up with Morris Peterson once again the two were teammates during the season in Toronto and each player had their best season as a pro James averaged career highs in points (20.3 ppg), assists (5.8 asp), rebounds (3.3 rpg), field goal percentage (.469) and 3-point field goal percentage (.442) in 79 games (79 starts), while Peterson averaged a career-high 16.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 177 three-pointers made. THE WELL(S) IS NOT DRY: Newly acquired swingman Bonzi Wells should be a big factor off the bench for the Hornets the nine-anda-half year NBA veteran brings experience, scoring and rebounding to the team when given the minutes this season, Wells has produced in the 16 games Wells played 27+ minutes, he s averaged 15.9 points. IT S A WRAP: The All-Star Game put the city of New Orleans in the spotlight and it did not disappoint the Hornets had many representatives during the weekend on All-Star Saturday Night, Chris Paul finished second in the Skills Challenge, while Peja Stojakovic garnered a fourth place slot in the Three-Point Contest on Sunday, the Western Conference All-Stars, coached by our own Byron Scott, fell to the Eastern Conference All-Stars, David West contributed six points and four rebounds in 16 minutes, while CP3 put on a show, scoring 16 points, dishing out 14 assists and collecting four steals in 27 minutes. CP3 SHINES ON NATIONAL STAGE: Chris Paul did not disappoint in his first All-Star Game, leading the West back from 13-down in the fourth quarter, before falling in the final seconds Paul had 16 points and 14 assists, marking the first time a player has had 14+ assists in an All-Star Game since Jason Kidd (2000) in addition, Paul is just the fourth player in All-Star Game history to reach 14+ points and 14+ assists in the game (Magic Johnson-four times, Isiah Thomas-twice and Oscar Roberston-as a rookie in 1961). ALLEY OOP- Chris Paul and Tyson Chandler have produced many high-flying highlights this season, connecting on numerous alley oops so many in fact, that they lead the league in alley oops with 81, more than 45 ahead of the next closest tandem. DUNK-O-METER: When you watch a Hornets game, chances are you are going to see Tyson Chandler throw down a dunk during the game whether it s an alley oop from Chris Paul or a follow up after an offensive rebound, TC has been dunking a lot overall, Chandler has 149 dunks this season, ranking him third in the NBA he 11 dunks behind the Suns Amare Stoudemire and 90 behind the Magic s Dwight Howard. CRUNCH TIME: Turning it up a notch is what the Hornets do in the final minutes of a close game overall, the Hornets are 12-5 in games decided by seven points or less, 8-2 in games decided by four points or less in the final five minutes of those 16 games, the Hornets shoot 61 percent from the field and 47 percent from three-point range. BLOCK PARTY: In addition to his increased rebounding and consistent scoring, David West has been blocking shots at a high number West has blocked 78 shots thus far, including a career-high five blocks, 12/19 at SEA and again on 1/30 vs. GSW through 52 games last season, West blocked a total of 38 shots. 20+ REBS: Grabbing 20+ rebounds is no easy task, but for Tyson Chandler, it has become a frequent occurrence since the season, Chandler has had 15 games of 20+ rebounds, including four this season Orlando s Dwight Howard has 21 games, Denver s Marcus Camby has had 19 games of 20+ rebounds since the season, while Boston s Kevin Garnett has 13. MO PLAYING BETTER EQUALS MO WINS: Morris Peterson is an important part of the Hornets offense and when he is hitting his shots, the Hornets have won when Mo Pete scores 10+ points, the Hornets are an impressive 17-5 (4-0 when he scores 20+). WILD, WILD WEST: David West has been the model of consistency for the Hornets this season, scoring in double figures in 58 of the 60 games (12/5 vs. DET, 12/14 at DAL) in addition to his scoring, West has been rebounding the ball very well overall, D West has had 13 games of 13+ rebounds during the entire season, West had five games of 13+ rebounds West has had 14 games of 20+ points and 10+ rebounds, last season he had eight. WE WELCOME OT: If the Hornets go to overtime, then that is a good thing last season, they were an NBA-best 7-0 in OT dating back to the season, the Hornets have now won their last 13 games in a row their last OT loss was 12/9/05 at POR. OT, PART 2: Most consecutive overtime wins in NBA history: Seasons Team Win streak Hornets Hawks Spurs Bucks 10

6 A SEASON FOR THE AGES: Chris Paul is having a great season thus far, but as ESPN.com s John Hollinger points out, it may be one for the ages check out the chart below that measures CP s PER (Player Efficiency Rating) against other players, 6-3 or shorter of the players 6-3 or shorter who have been in the league since the NBA began tracking individual turnovers in , none has posted a PER that tops Paul's so far this season only one had cleared 26 (Allen Iverson two years ago), and only three had cleared 24. Top PER seasons by players 6-3 or shorter since Player Year PER Chris Paul Allen Iverson Terrell Brandon Gilbert Arenas John Stockton Kevin Johnson Allen Iverson Steve Nash DOUBLE-DOUBLES: Tyson Chandler and Chris Paul both collected double-doubles on the same night 22 times this season (20-2) during the season, Chandler and Paul had double-doubles in the same game seven times (4-3). THAT REBOUND IS WORTH $100 MR. CHANDLER: When Tyson Chandler grabs a rebound, it not only helps the Hornets, but it also helps the city of New Orleans Tyson has graciously offered to donate $100 for every rebound he grabs this season to the Hoops for Homes initiative through his Rebound to Rebound program, which rebuilds houses for New Orleans teachers who had to move out of the city while finding ways to rebuild their homes flooded by the hurricane. Chandler will also appear in public service awareness for Hoops for Homes read more about it at NBA AND HORNETS CARE ABOUT NEW ORLEANS: The NBA announced on 10/31 a league-wide season-long effort to help in the on-going rebuilding of New Orleans the event also served as the dedication of the first of 40 places in New Orleans that the NBA has committed to creating where kids and families will be able to live, learn or play the ribbon cutting at Cohen High School in New Orleans marked the beginning of a plan by the Hornets, the NBA and Cisco to create 30 Family Community Resource Centers in the Recovery School District and an additional five centers in Jefferson Parish Schools the NBA Cares initiative will feature all members of the NBA Family, including players, teams, the National Basketball Players Association, and all of the NBA s media and marketing partners together, they will perform more than 30,000 hours of hands-on community service as all visiting NBA teams will participate in community activities when they travel to New Orleans to take on the Hornets during the regular season. FLEUR DE BEE: A new chapter in Hornets history was unveiled on 9/27 at the Alario Center when Tyson Chandler emerged from the locker room wearing a familiar home white uniform with a new twist a Fleur de Bee patch designed by Hornets Executive Officer of the Board Chad Shinn and consultants from the NBA and Adidas, the patch will be worn on the team s home and road jerseys this season and illustrates the passion the entire organization has for the people of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans long associated with the Crescent City, the fleur de lis has taken on additional significance post-katrina as a symbol of the region s recovery as an adaptation of that famous symbol, the Hornets Fleur de Bee speaks directly to the connection this team feels with the city and its proud heritage. HORNETS BELIEVE: Hornets believe in doing unto others, lending a helping hand, lifting up those in need. Hornets believe in children. Hornets believe in the future. Hornets believe in compassion, community and commitment. Hornets believe in service to others. Hornets believe in being gracious, appreciative and humble. Hornets believe in helping dreams come true. Some of the community relations initiatives include: Summer Hoops Clinics Read To Achieve Hoops For Homes Hornets Visits/PSAs/Speaker's Bureau The Shinn Foundation For more information or to learn about additional community events, go to Hornets.com. COACH S BIO: BYRON SCOTT ARIZONA STATE 83 OVERALL RECORD: RECORD WITH HORNETS: Byron Scott finished his third season as head coach of the Hornets in guiding the Hornets to playoff contention despite numerous injuries and playing in a temporary city Scott was a coach of the year candidate in after guiding the Hornets to an NBA best 20-game win improvement from in to in Scott came to the Hornets after three-and-a-half seasons in New Jersey, during which he led the Nets to the NBA Finals twice Scott spent 14 years as a player in the NBA with the Lakers, Pacers and Grizzlies, he won three NBA Championships (1985, 1987, 1988) as a Laker.

7 PLAYER BIOS: #1 CHRIS ANDERSEN F/C BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE YEARS PRO: 4 CAREER AVERAGES: 5.1 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 16.6 mpg : Was reinstated by the NBA 3/4 and resigned by the Hornets 3/5 after missing two seasons due to violating the league s drug policy. CAREER NOTES: Has played in 253 career games, making eight starts and averaging 16.6 minutes inished fourth in the 2005 Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend during the season, tied his career-high with 17 points on 1/16/05 at TOR grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds (eight offensive) in 38 minutes 12/21/05 at LAC set a team season high and tied a career high with seven blocked shots 4/6 vs. DEN signed by the Hornets as a free agent on July 16, GAMES MISSED: Inactive List 3; Coach s Decision 4. PERSONAL: Nicknamed Birdman has two sisters, one older, April, and one younger, Tamie enjoys fishing, going to the movies, playing video games and golf played several instruments growing up, including trumpet, saxophone and baritone accompanied the Nuggets on the Goodwill Tour to Europe in May 2002, where he toured six U.S. military bases in Italy, Turkey and Bosnia-Herzegovina and rode in a Blackhawk helicopter. vs. CHI D N P C D vs. DET D N P C D vs. LAL I N A C T I V E vs. SAS I N A C T I V E at HOU D N P C D #12 HILTON ARMSTRONG C/F CONNECTICUT YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 2.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 11.4 mpg 10+ PTS: 3 One game played; 2 reb in 4 min LAST 10 GAMES: 3 gp; 2.3 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 7.9 mpg : Made his second start 2/6 at PHO scored 10 points off the bench 11/9 vs. SAS, his first double-digit performance of the season six double-digit performances in eight preseason outings, averaging 13.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest turned in two 20-plus point performances in 2007 preseason GAMES MISSED: Inactive List (due to illness) 2; Coach s Decision 9. PERSONAL: Native of Peekskill, N.Y., attended the same high school as Elton Brand helped reach out to more than 1,800 children through Hornets Summer Hoops clinics throughout the Gulf South region during the summer of vs. CHI D N P C D vs. DET D N P C D vs. LAL D N P C D vs. SAS I at HOU D N P C D #40 RYAN BOWEN F IOWA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 2.2 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 13.6 mpg 2 starts; 2.0 rpg, 10.5 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 4 starts; 1.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 14.3 mpg : Has made four starts this season (3/5, 3/7, 3/8, 3/17) made his first start as a Hornet 3/5 vs. ATL put together an 18-game scoring streak from 1/11 to 2/22 during the 18-game stretch, tied his season-best performance twice before achieving a new season-best with nine points 2/9 vs. MEM returned for the first time 1/4 at GSW having missed 18 games with a sprained knee suffered 11/23 at UTA grabbed four rebounds and dished out two assists in 18 minutes 1/4 at GSW saw his first action as a Hornet 11/2 vs. POR, blocking one shot and dishing out one assist shot.667 (14-21) from the field in preseason GAMES MISSED: Inactive List (sprained ankle) 18; Coach s decision 3. PERSONAL: Has a daughter (Isabel) and two sons (Benjamin and Zachary) with wife, Wendy his foundation, the Ryan Bowen Family Foundation, benefits children in Southeast Iowa. vs. CHI vs. DET vs. LAL vs. SAS at HOU CAREER HIGHS PTS 17 Twice FGM 8 at TOR, 1/16/05 FGA 14 at TOR, 1/16/05 3FGM None 3FGA 2 Twice FTM 7 Twice FTA 10 vs. MIL, 3/12/05 OREB 10 vs. ATL, 11/18/05 DREB 13 at HOU, 4/1/05 TREB 18 Twice ASTS 4 Three Times STLS 4 at LAL, 4/15/03 BLKS 7 Four Times MINS 38 at LAC, 12/21/04 PTS 17 at DET, 11/15/06 11 Twice FGM 7 at DET, 11/15/06 5 Twice FGA 13 vs. MEM, 12/22/06 8 vs. MEM, 2/9 3FGM None None 3FGA None None FTM 5 vs. MIL, 2/8/07 3 Twice FTA 6 Twice 5 Three Times OREB 5 at DET, 11/15/06 3 Twice DREB 7 at DAL, 11/25/06 6 at PHO, 2/6 TREB 9 at DET, 11/15/06 7 Twice ASTS 2 Twice 2 Twice STLS 2 Twice 1 12 Times BLKS 2 Three Times 3 vs. CHA, 1/18 MINS 29 at DET, 11/15/06 32 vs. MEM, 2/9 CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS PTS 18 Twice 9 Twice FGM 7 Twice 4 Three Times FGA 12 vs. SEA 1/18/02 8 vs. ATL, 3/5 3FGM 1 14 Times N/A 3FGA 2 12 Times 1 vs. WAS, 2/25 FTM 6 Twice 3 vs. MEM, 2/9 FTA 7 Twice 4 vs. MEM, 2/9 OREB 8 Twice 4 at WAS, 3/2 DREB 8 Twice 3 Three Times TREB 12 Twice 5 Twice ASTS 4 Four Times 4 vs. ATL, 3/5 STLS 7 at SAC 12/6/02 2 Five Times BLKS 3 Six Times 2 at CHI, 12/12 MINS 40 Twice 34 vs. ATL, 3/5

8 #45 RASUAL BUTLER F/G LASALLE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 4.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 17.1 mpg 10+ PTS: 10 No games played. LAST 10 GAMES: 3 gp; 1.7 ppg, 5.3 mpg : Has made eight starts this season four triples 12/15 vs. PHO, scoring 12 points after going 14-of-46 (.304) in a 10-game stretch, set season-highs in points (18), FGM (6), 3PM (4), 3PA (7), offensive rebounds (2), assists (3), blocked shots (2) and minutes (42) scored 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, 11/6 at LAL GAMES MISSED: Inactive List 4; Coach s decision 11. PERSONAL: Honored with the NBA Community Assist Award for January, 2007 participated in the NBA s Basketball Without Borders in South Africa during summer of vs. CHI I N A C T I V E vs. DET I N A C T I V E vs. LAL I N A C T I V E vs. SAS I N A C T I V E at HOU D N P C D #6 TYSON CHANDLER C DOMINGUEZ H.S. YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 11.7 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.0 bpg, 35.1 mpg 5 gp; 9.8 ppg, 12.6 rpg, 1.6 bpg, 1.4 apg, 37.9 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 11.9 ppg, 12.2 rpg, 37.3 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: 4 30+PTS: 0 10/10: 31 20/10: 2 10/20: 3 20/20: 1 10+REB: : Has four 20-plus rebound games on the year tied a franchise-mark with six offensive rebounds in the third quarter 3/14 vs. LAL set two franchise marks 1/16 vs. SEA with a franchise best 17 rebounds in the first half (previous record: Matt Geiger, 15, 1/27/95 vs. PHI), as well as a new mark in the record book of 13 defensive rebounds in the opening half (previous record: Anthony Mason, 11, 2/25/97 at DAL) tied a franchise high with 12 offensive rebounds 12/17 at POR, a mark he set last season 2/13/07 at MEM GAMES MISSED: Inactive List (hyper extended right knee) 1; Inactive List (flu symptoms) 2. PERSONAL: Participated in the Read to Achieve kickoff event at the New Orleans Aquarium writes a weekly blog for NBA.com donates $100 for every rebound he grabs during the season to his Rebound for Rebound initiative, helping teachers get housing back after Katrina. vs. CHI vs. DET vs. LAL vs. SAS at HOU #33 MELVIN ELY F/C FRESNO STATE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 4.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 12.7 mpg 10+ PTS: 6 10/10: 1 5 gp, 1 start; 5.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 13.3 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 9 gp, 1 start; 4.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 12.1 mpg : Made his first start as a Hornet 3/16 at DET tallied a season-best 16 points off the bench 1/28 vs. DEN, narrowly missing a double-double with nine rebounds suffered a fractured eye socket 12/12 at DEN, returning for the first time (missing 12 games) 1/9 vs. LAL, finishing the game with three points and five boards turned in his first double-double since February 8, 2006 against Chicago during his time with the Charlotte Bobcats signed as a free agent on 9/ GAMES MISSED: Inactive List (fractured left eye socket) 12; Coach s Decision 8. PERSONAL: Distant cousin of former Hornet Dale Ellis high-school teammate with Washington Redskin Antwaan Randle-El. vs. CHI vs. DET vs. LAL vs. SAS at HOU CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS PTS 33 vs. CHI, 12/1/06 18 at DEN, 12/12 FGM 12 Three times 7 at SEA, 12/19 FGA 24 vs. MIL, 11/14/04 17 at SEA, 12/19 3FGM 7 Twice 4 Three TImes 3FGA 12 Three times 9 Twice FTM 8 at ATL, 1/1/03 4 vs. SEA, 1/16 FTA 10 at ATL, 1/1/03 4 Twice OREB 4 vs. POR, 2/15/06 2 Three Times DREB 9 vs. ORL, 1/16/07 6 vs. SEA, 12/9 TREB 11 Twice 6 vs. SEA, 12/9 ASTS 5 Seven times 3 Twice STLS 4 vs. DEN, 12/29/06 2 Twice BLKS 4 at PHI, 1/23/07 3 vs. LAC, 1/25 MINS 52 vs. MIL, 11/14/04 42 at DEN, 12/12 CAREER HIGH SEASON HIGHS PTS 27 vs. POR, 12/31/02 22 at GSW, 1/4 FGM 10 Twice 9 Three Times FGA 17 at MEM, 2/13/07 17 at PHO, 1/5 3FGM None None 3FGA 1 Five Times 1 vs. SAS, 11/9 FTM 14 at ORL, 11/5/03 8 vs. DAL, 12/1 FTA 16 at ORL, 11/5/03 10 vs. DAL, 12/1 OREB 12 Twice 12 at POR, 12/17 DREB 16 Twice 16 vs. SEA, 1/16 TREB 23 at MEM, 2/13/07 22 Twice ASTS 6 at NYK, 4/11/02 5 at MEM, 11/16 STLS 5 vs. ATL, 3/18/03 3 at CHI, 12/12 BLKS 7 Three times 4 at MEM, 11/16 MINS 50 vs. DAL, 12/1 50 vs. DAL, 12/1 CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS PTS 23 vs. SEA, 2/6/06 16 vs. DEN, 1/28 FGM 11 vs. SEA, 2/6/06 7 vs. DEN, 1/28 FGA 19 at IND, 3/9/05 9 Twice 3FGM None None 3FGA 1 Three Times None FTM 8 Four Times 3 Three Times FTA 12 vs. BOS, 11/5/05 6 vs. SEA, 12/9 OREB 7 Twice 2 Five Times DREB 11 Twice 9 Twice TREB 17 at IND, 2/9/05 11 vs. IND, 11/21 ASTS 5 at MIL, 2/11/06 2 vs. SAS, 11/9 STLS 3 Six Times 1 Twice BLKS 6 at UTA, 2/1/05 2 Four Times MINS 42 Twice 24 vs. SEA, 1/16

9 #5 MIKE JAMES G DUQUESNE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 3.8 ppg, 9.7 mpg 10+ PTS: 10 3 gp; 1.7 ppg, 4.3 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 8 gp; 3.3 ppg, 8.5 mpg : Acquired 2/20 from Houston scored double-digits for the first time as a Hornet 3/2 at WAS with 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting in 19 minutes saw his first action as a Hornet 2/23 at SAS, scoring five points in 16 minutes averaged 6.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes over 33 games (one start) had a season-high 19 points (8-14 FG) in 25 minutes of play 11/29 at GSW in his only start of the season, had 17 points (6-12 FG) 11/17 vs. PHO scored 17 points 11/3 vs. POR GAMES MISSED: Inactive List (personal reasons) 2; Inactive List 2; DNP-CD 18; Inactive List (trade) 1. PERSONAL: Native of Amityville, N.Y he and wife, Angela, have four daughters, Jadon Miciah, Amaya Noel, Michal Mikaya and McKinly Joel youngest of seven children very active in the community through his Mike James Foundation, which helps provide scholarships to underprivileged children attended business classes at Stanford during the 2007 off-season...stays in shape during the off-season through a boxing routine. vs. CHI D N P C D vs. DET vs. LAL D N P C D vs. SAS at HOU #2 JANNERO PARGO G ARKANSAS YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 8.2 ppg, 2.4 apg, 1.4 rpg, 19.0 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: 5 5 gp; 6.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2.2 apg, 21.3 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 8.1 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 2.3 apg, 22.5 mpg : Made his fifth start of the year 2/6 at PHO scored 14 points 1/25 vs. LAC on 6-of-8 shooting went 4-of-4 from the field for nine points 1/13 vs. MIA, also dishing out seven assists scored a season-high 19 points 1/5 at PHO in his third start of the season scored 11 points 12/1 vs. DAL, including five during the overtime period started two games when Chris Paul was sidelined with an injury, scoring 18 points (9-of-21) 11/19 vs. ORL re-signed by the Hornets on 8/ GAMES MISSED: Coach s Decision 2. PERSONAL: Married this past summer to Malaysia, couple has a one-year old son, Jannero Jr his younger brother, Jeremy, plays basketball at Gonzaga and also wears #2. vs. CHI vs. DET vs. LAL vs. SAS at HOU #3 CHRIS PAUL G WAKE FOREST YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 21.6 ppg, 11.3 apg, 3.9 rpg, 2.7 spg, 37.7 mpg 28.2 ppg, 14.4 apg, 3.2 rpg, 2.6 spg, 39.5 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 25.6 ppg, 13.8 apg, 3.4 rpg, 2.9 spg, 39.1 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: PTS: PTS: 3 10+ASTS: 44 10/10: 42 20/10: 25 10/20: 1 10/10/10: : Trying to become first player in NBA history to average 20+ points, 10+ assists and 3+ steals made his first All-Star appearance this season, scoring 16 points and dishing out 14 assists in 27 minutes 20+ points in 11 of the last 13 games has four single-digit scoring performances on the year, including a season-low two points 2/9 vs. MEM had 31 points, 11 assists and nine steals 2/20 vs. DAL, becoming the first player to have at least 30 points, 10 assists and nine steals since Scottie Pippen did so for the Bulls on March 8, 1994 against the Hawks NBA season-high nine steals 2/20 vs. DAL, also a franchise record set a franchise mark for steals in a half with seven in the first two quarters 2/20 vs. DAL scored a career-high 43 pts and hit the gamewinner in OT, 12/7 vs. MEM set a franchise record with 21 assts, 11/6 at LAL GAMES MISSED: Inactive List (sprained right ankle) 2. PERSONAL: An avid bowler who serves as a national spokesperson for the US Bowling Congress sponsored by Jordan, his own shoe will come out in March holds an annual Chris Paul s Winston-Salem Weekend which raises money for the local charities Paul along with Academy Award Nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, jazz great Wynton Marsalis will narrate the film event, Black Magic which was televised in primetime Sunday and Monday, March 16 and 17 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN vs. CHI vs. DET vs. LAL vs. SAS at HOU PTS 39 vs. DET, 4/14/06 19 at GSW, 11/29 FGM 15 vs. PHI, 11/16/05 8 at GSW, 11/29 FGA 28 vs. SAS, 2/8/06 14 Twice 3FGM 8 vs. BOS, 2/8/05 3 Three Times 3FGA 13 vs. BOS, 2/8/05 7 Twice FTM 18 vs. DET, 4/14/06 8 at UTA, 11/1 FTA 18 vs. DET, 4/14/06 9 at UTA, 11/1 OREB 4 vs. PHO, 3/31/06 2 Twice DREB 9 at IND, 4/5/06 6 at PHI, 12/10 TREB 11 at IND, 4/5/06 7 at PHI, 12/10 ASTS 13 at CHI, 1/9/06 7 at UTA, 11/1 STLS 5 at PHI, 3/14/06 3 at LAL, 10/30 BLKS 1 27 Times 1 Twice MINS 50 vs. DET, 1/19/07 29 Twice PTS 34 vs. MIL, 3/26/04 24 Twice FGM 13 vs. MIL, 3/26/04 10 vs. POR, 1/23 FGA 24 vs. DET, 1/4/07 21 vs. ORL, 11/19 3FGM 7 vs. MIL, 3/26/04 3 Four Times 3FGA 12 vs. MIL, 3/26/04 7 vs. ATL, 3/5 FTM 9 vs. CHI, 12/1/06 7 vs. MEM, 2/9 FTA 11 vs. CHI, 12/1/06 7 vs. MEM, 2/9 OREB 2 11 Times 2 at POR, 1/23 DREB 11 at GSW, 12/9/06 3 Five Times TREB 12 at GSW, 12/9/06 4 Three Times ASTS 9 Twice 7 Five Times STLS 3 Eight Times 3 Twice BLKS 2 at CLE, 3/16/04 1 Four Times MINS 46 at SEA, 12/26/06 40 at DEN, 12/12 PTS 43 vs. MEM, 12/7 43 vs. MEM, 12/7 FGM 18 at PHO, 2/6 18 at PHO, 2/6 FGA 33 at PHO, 2/6 33 at PHO, 2/6 3FGM 5 Twice 5 Twice 3FGA 9 at PHO, 2/6 9 at PHO, 2/6 FTM 14 at NYK, 1/21/06 13 vs. UTA, 2/29 FTA 17 at NYK, 1/21/06 14 vs. UTA, 2/29 OREB 4 Twice 4 at UTA, 11/23 DREB 12 vs. DAL, 12/16/06 8 vs. DAL, 12/1 TREB 12 Three times 9 Twice ASTS 21 at LAL, 11/6/07 21 at LAL, 11/6 STLS 9 vs. DAL, 2/20 9 vs. DAL, 2/20 BLKS 1 Nine times None MINS 50 at PHO, 2/6 50 at PHO, 2/6

10 #9 MORRIS PETERSON F/G MICHIGAN STATE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 8.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, 24.5 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: ppg, 2.6 rpg, 23.5 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 6.5 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 23.1 mpg : Has 92 triples on the season, hitting on 39.1% of threes has not been to the FT line since 3/3 at NYK double-digit points in just two of the last 10 games went 1-of-6 3/5 vs. ATL after going 18-of-26 from the field, including 9-of-14 on triples in the previous five contests after going 2-of-9 in the two previous games, scored nine points on three triples 2/23 at SAS, marking the first time since 2/4 at UTA that he hit multiple field goals and multiple three-pointers tied a career-high with seven triples 12/19 at SEA, scoring 25 points tied a franchise record by connecting on nine-straight three-point attempts, the mark was set from 1/21/02 through 1/26/02 by Bryce Drew signed as a free agent on 7/ GAMES MISSED: Strained back 2; Inactive List (viral infection) 1; DND-Back Spasms 1; Inactive Back Spasms 2. PERSONAL: Second cousin to former NBA player Jonathan Bender. vs. CHI vs. DET vs. LAL vs. SAS at HOU #16 PEJA STOJAKOVIC F/G SERBIA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 16.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.2 apg, 34.5 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: PTS: 1 10/10: 4 20/10: ppg, 7.2 rpg, 38.9 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 16.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.4 apg, 38.5 mpg : Fourth double-double of the year with 21 points and 10 rebounds 3/17 vs. CHI scored 26 points, including the PTS 42 vs. CHA, 11/14/06 36 at LAL, 11/6 gamewinner in double OT 2/6 at PHO had a double-double 1/30 vs. GSW with 20 points and 10 boards hit on 7-of-7 from the FGM 16 at LAC, 1/18/03 12 Twice FT line 1/16 vs. SEA tied a franchise record for three-pointers in a quarter for the second time this season (also 11/6 at FGA 29 at TOR, 2/23/01 21 at LAL, 11/6 LAL) with five triples in the third period the mark tied that of Baron Davis who set the record vs. IND 11/21/03 hit a triple 3FGM 10 at LAL, 11/6/07 10 at LAL, 11/6 3FGA 13 Three Times 13 Twice with 2.9 seconds left in regulation 12/1 vs. DAL to send the game to overtime, tallying 22 points on the night, including four FTM 14 Four Times 7 vs. SEA, 1/16 triples set a franchise record and career high with 10 three-pointers 11/6 vs. LAL (36 points). FTA 16 Twice 7 vs. SEA, 1/ GAMES MISSED: Inactive List (left groin strain) 5. OREB 6 vs. GSW, 11/16/03 4 Twice PERSONAL: Spends off-season in Greece participated in the Read to Achieve kickoff event at the New Orleans Aquarium. DREB 14 at SEA, 1/30/03 10 vs. TOR, 12/31 TREB 17 vs. LAL, 11/16/00 10 Four Times vs. CHI vs. DET vs. LAL vs. SAS at HOU #24 BONZI WELLS G/F BALL STATE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 7.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 17.0 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: 5 10/10: 16 20/10: 2 4 gp; 10.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 19.7 mpg LAST 10 GAMES: 5 gp; 8.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 17.3 mpg : Acquired from Houston 2/21 returned from an Achilles tendon injury 3/12 vs. SAS turned in best performance as a Hornet 3/17 vs. CHI, scoring 19 points, including 7-of-8 FT, and had four boards made first appearance as a Hornet 2/23 at SAS, scoring two points in 19 minutes 2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 22.1 minutes of play in 51 games (seven starts) with HOU in the 16 games Wells played 27+ minutes, he s averaged 15.9 PPG this season had 14 points (6-11 FG) and 15 rebounds 11/6 vs. SAS collected 21 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high-tying three blocks 11/14 vs. LAL season-high 25 points (8-14 FG, 9-12 FT) and nine rebounds 1/2 at BOS GAMES MISSED: Inactive List (bruised bone in right ankle) 1; Inactive List (left shoulder sprain treatment) 1; Inactive list (trade) 1; Inactive List (Achilles tendon) 6. PERSONAL: Has three sons, Duane, Gawen and Christian assisted with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, donating time and money towards the cause the gymnasium at the Roy C. Buley Community Center in his hometown of Muncie (Ind.) was named after him in the summer of 2004 enjoys golfing and playing video games. vs. CHI vs. DET vs. LAL vs. SAS at HOU I N A C T I V E PTS 38 vs. PHO, 3/31/06 27 vs. PHI, 11/14 FGM 13 vs. PHO, 3/31/06 9 at SEA, 12/19 FGA 27 vs. BOS, 4/4/06 14 at SEA, 12/19 3FGM 7 Four Times 7 at SEA, 12/19 3FGA 14 vs. BOS, 1/12/05 10 Twice FTM 10 vs. IND, 4/17/06 7 vs. PHI, 11/14 FTA 12 vs. ORL, 1/19/03 7 vs. PHI, 11/14 OREB 6 at NJN, 2/21/01 3 at MIN, 11/17 DREB 13 at DET, 4/17/07 7 Twice TREB 14 vs. ATL, 4/8/05 7 Five Times ASTS 8 Twice 4 Twice STLS 8 at CHA, 2/10/06 4 at DAL, 12/14 BLKS 3 vs. WAS, 12/15/02 1 Four Times MINS 54 vs. NOH, 4/2/06 39 at PHO, 1/5 ASTS 7 Six Times 5 at ATL, 11/30 STLS 6 vs. UTA, 12/28/03 3 Twice BLKS 2 Six Times 1 Four Times MINS 56 at TOR, 2/23/01 48 at PHO, 2/6 PTS 37 vs. DET, 3/2/03 25 at BOS, 1/2 FGM 15 vs. SAC, 1/22/02 11 vs. MEM, 12/5 FGA 26 at DAL, 12/27/03 19 vs. LAL, 11/14 3FGM 4 Five Times 2 at TOR, 12/9 3FGA 7 vs. MIN, 1/18/03 3 at TOR, 12/9 FTM 11 vs. BOS, 2/26/07 9 at BOS, 1/2 FTA 16 vs. BOS, 2/26/07 12 Twice OREB 10 at IND, 3/17/06 7 vs. SAS, 11/6 DREB 15 at HOU, 11/2/05 10 at ORL, 1/4 TREB 18 at HOU, 11/2/05 15 at SAS, 11/6 ASTS 9 vs. DAL, 2/13/02 6 vs. ATL, 2/9 STLS 7 at LAC, 2/24/01 4 at NJN, 12/7 BLKS 3 Four Times 3 vs. LAL, 11/14 MINS 51 vs. SAC, 11/13/03 41 vs. LAL, 11/14