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1 New Orleans Hornets (24-13) vs. Indiana Pacers (15-25) Game #38 Home Game #18 New Orleans Arena New Orleans, La. Saturday, January 17, :30 p.m. CST Radio: FM KMEZ; La Fabulosa 830 AM Television: CST Name 3 CHRIS PAUL G RASUAL BUTLER G PEJA STOJAKOVIC F DAVID WEST 6 F TYSON CHANDLER C HORNETS STARTERS Player Quick Hits AVERAGES: 20.8 ppg, 11.1 apg, 5.4 rpg, 2.8 spg, 37.6 mpg Has recorded 27 double-doubles and four triple-doubles. 23 points, 14 assists, and five rebounds 1/17 at DET. Became second fastest player to reach 2,500 career assists 1/16 at CLE. Fourth triple-double of season and eighth of career (Franchise record) with 33 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, to go along with seven steals 1/14 at DAL. Selected by New Orleans in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft on June 28, 2005 signed to a contract extension July 9, AVERAGES: 9.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 26.5 mpg Scored 12 points 1/17 at DET. Scored 14 of 18 points in second half 1/12 vs. NYK. Has started 28 games, including the last 27. Drafted by the Miami Heat in 2002 in the second round (53rd pick overall) acquired from Miami along with Kirk Snyder (from Utah) in exchange for the draft rights to Roberto Duenas in a five-team, 13-player deal on Aug. 2, AVERAGES: 12.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.4 apg, 32.5 mpg NBA Community Assist Award winner for December. 15 points (4-8 3PT) and six rebounds 1/16 at CLE. 16 points 1/14 at DAL. Shooting 39.8 percent from three-point range. Drafted by Sacramento in 1996 in the first round (14th overall pick) acquired along with cash considerations from Indiana in exchange for the draft rights to Andrew Betts on July 12, AVERAGES: 20.0 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.0 bpg, 38.1 mpg 20 points and seven rebounds 1/17 at DET. 23 points and five rebounds 1/16 at CLE Has scored in double figures in 102 consecutive games (including playoffs) Has recorded seven double-doubles Selected by New Orleans in the first round (18th overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft on June 26, AVERAGES: 8.9 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.4 bpg, 31.6 mpg 11 points and 11 rebounds 1/17 at DET. 10 points and 14 rebounds 1/14 at DAL. 10 points and 12 rebounds 1/12 vs. NYK. Has recorded 11 double-doubles. Drafted by Los Angeles Clippers, 2001 first round (second pick overall) Acquired from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for PJ Brown and J.R. Smith on July 14, HORNETS SCHEDULE/RESULTS 10/29 at GSW W /28 vs. DEN* 7:00 p.m. 10/30 at PHX W /30 vs. GSW# 8:30 p.m. 11/1 vs. CLE W /31 at SAS* 7:30 p.m. 11/5 vs. ATL L /2 vs. POR* 7:00 p.m. 11/7 at CHA L /4 vs. CHI* 7:00 p.m. 11/8 vs. MIA W /6 vs. TOR* 7:00 p.m. 11/12 vs. LAL L /8 vs. MEM* 6:00 p.m. 11/14 vs. POR W /9 at MEM* 7:00 p.m. 11/15 at HOU L /11 vs. BOS* 7:00 p.m. 11/19 vs. SAC L /17 at OKC* 7:00 p.m. 11/21 at OKC W /18 vs. ORL* 7:00 p.m. 11/22 vs. OKC W /20 at LAL# 9:30 p.m. 11/24 at LAC W /21 at UTA* 8:00 p.m. 11/27 at DEN W /23 at SAC* 9:00 p.m. 11/28 at POR L /25 vs. DET* 7:00 p.m. 12/3 vs. PHX W /27 vs. MIL# 6:00 p.m. 12/6 vs. MEM W /1 at NJN* 5:00 p.m. 12/10 vs. CHA W /2 at PHI* 6:00 p.m. 12/12 at BOS L /5 vs. DAL& 7:00 p.m. 12/14 at TOR W /7 vs. OKC* 7:00 p.m. 12/16 at MEM W /9 at ATL* 6:00 p.m. 12/17 vs. SAS W /11 at WAS* 6:00 p.m. 12/20 vs. SAC W /13 at MIL* 7:30 p.m. 12/23 vs. LAL L /14 at CHI* 7:30 p.m. 12/25 at ORL L, /16 vs. HOU* 7:00 p.m. 12/26 vs. HOU W, /18 vs. MIN* 7:00 p.m. 12/28 at IND W, /20 vs. MEM* 7:00 p.m. 12/30 vs. WAS W, /22 vs. GSW* 6:00 p.m. 1/2 at POR W, /25 vs. DEN* 7:00 p.m. 1/3 at DEN L, /27 at NYK* 6:30 p.m. 1/6 at LAL W, /29 vs. SAS# 7:00 p.m. 1/7 at UTA L, /31 at SAC* 9:00 p.m. 1/9 vs. LAC W /1 at LAC* 9:30 p.m. 1/12 vs. NYK L /3 at GSW* 9:30 p.m. 1/14 at DAL W /5 vs. UTA* 6:00 p.m. 1/16 at CLE L /7 at MIA* 6:30 p.m. 1/17 at DET W /8 vs. PHX* 7:00 p.m. 1/19 vs. IND* 2:30 p.m. 4/10 at DAL^ 7:30 p.m. 1/21 vs. NJN* 7:00 p.m. 4/12 vs. DAL* 12:00 p.m. 1/23 at MIN* 7:00 p.m. 4/13 at HOU* 7:30 p.m. 1/26 vs. PHI* 7:00 p.m. 4/15 at SAS* 7:00 p.m. * -Denotes Coverage by CST # -Denotes Coverage by ESPN ^ - Denotes Coverage by ABC & - Denotes Coverage by TNT All-Star Weekend: Feb Phoenix, Ariz. RECENT TRANSACTIONS: 10/25: Exercised third-year option on Julian Wright and fourth-year option on Hilton Armstrong. 12/10: Acquired Antonio Daniels from Washington and a future second-round draft pick (from Memphis) in exchange for Mike James (sent to Washington). INJURIES: none. PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Peja Stojakovic (stoy-ak-o-vich), Rasual Butler (rah-sue-uhl) Hornets Regular Season Records RECORD HOME ROAD OVERTIME OVERALL SW DIVISION WESTERN EASTERN HORNETS ON THE AIR All game broadcasts with Sean Kelley & Gerry Vaillancourt and Hornets OT (Postgame show) following every game with Joe Block will broadcast on KMEZ FM Games will also broadcast on the Hornets Spanish flagship station, La Fabulosa 830 AM with Emilio Peralta Following all home games, Hornets OT will be held at Ernst Cafe Hornets Sportsline will air Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. on KMEZ FM Check HORNETS.COM for more information.

2 TONIGHT S OPPONENT Indiana Pacers Central Division (15-25, 5th) Regular Season Match-ups (CT) Dec. 28, 2008 at Indiana W Regular Season Results: Nov 21, 2007 vs. Indiana L, Jan. 19, 2009 vs. Indiana 2:30pm Mar. 25, 2008 at Indiana 6:00 p.m. In the Hornets first meeting against the Pacers on 12/28, Chris Paul recorded 19 points, and 12 assists, while David West scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. James Posey scored 19 points off the bench for New Orleans 12/28 at IND. Metairie native Danny Granger scored a game-high 34 points for Indiana, while rookie center Roy Hibbert chipped in with 19 points. Chris Paul scored 11 points in the final 3:36 seconds of the game, and David West hit a fade-away jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining in the fourth to held the Hornets defeat Indiana. Former Pacer Reggie Miller began the season as the Hornets opponent career leader in several categories, including games played (64), minutes played (2,270), total points (1,286), three-point field goals made and attempted ( ) and free throws made and attempted ( )...Miller set the all-time opponent record for most points scored (57), free throws made (21) and free throws attempted (23) on Nov. 28, Byron Scott is (.521) all-time versus the Pacers Jim O Brien is 7-10 (.444) all-time against the Hornets.. HORNETS-PACERS CONNECTIONS Morris Peterson was teammates with Rasho Nesterovic and T.J. Ford.in Toronto during the season. Peja Stojakovic played for the Pacers during the season. Stojakovic averaged 19.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in 40 games with Indiana. Byron Scott played two seasons for the Pacers ( ) where he averaged 10.2 points, connected on 38 percent of his three-point attempts ( ) and shot 46 percent from the field in 147 total games for Indiana. RECENT GAMES New Orleans 91, Detroit 85 January 17, 2009 Palace of Auburn Hills Hornets High Scorer: Paul 23 Pistons High Scorer: Hamilton 19 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 11 Pistons High Rebounder: Wallace 10 Hornets High Assists: Paul 14 Pistons High Assists: Stuckey 6 Score By Quarter FINAL Hornets Pistons The win marks the Hornets first in Detroit since a victory on Nov. 15, Detroit shot 53.8% (7-for-13) from the free throw line, while New Orleans shot 95% (19-for-20) from the charity stripe. 40 of Detroit s 85 points came in the paint. 12 players finished the game in double-figures, including all five starters for both teams. Tyson Chandler recorded his fourth double-double in the last five games with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Hornets vs. Pacers All-Time Record Record 1-0 Home Record Away Record Last 5 Games 3-2 Last 10 Games 6-4 New Orleans 78, Cleveland 92 January 16, 2009 Quicken Loans Arena Hornets High Scorer: West 23 Cavaliers High Scorer: James 29 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 9 Cavaliers High Rebounder: James 14 Hornets High Assists: Paul 6 Cavaliers High Assists: James 7 Score By Quarter FINAL Hornets Cavaliers New Orleans was held to just two fast break points. Sasha Pavlovic scored a season-high 19 points for Cleveland. New Orleans was held to 37.3% (25-67 FG) from the field. Cleveland shot 45.5% (10-for-22) from three-point range, including 60% (9-15 3PT) in the first half. New Orleans 104, Dallas 97 January 14, 2009 American Airlines Center Hornets High Scorer: Paul 33 Mavericks High Scorer: Terry 28 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 14 Mavericks High Rebounder: Nowitzki 13 Hornets High Assists: Paul 11 Mavericks High Assists: Kidd 7 Score By Quarter FINAL Hornets Mavericks Chris Paul recorded his fourth triple-double of the season with 33 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds to go along with a game-high seven steals. Tyson Chandler recorded his 10 th double-double of the year, and his third in a row with 10 points and 14 rebounds. New Orleans beat Dallas in the paint (38-28), with second-chance points (13-6), and on the fast break (24-8). 30 of Dallas 44 points from the bench came in the first half. Dallas was held to recording only one steal, while New Orleans recorded 10. New Orleans scored 19 points off of 14 Dallas turnovers, while Dallas was only able to score eight points off of seven Hornet turnovers. The win snaps a 13-game losing streak in Dallas. The last Hornet victory came on Jan. 24, 1998 when the Hornets won

3 HORNETS ARE: 19-1 when leading after the third quarter 19-3 when the Hornets shoot 35% or better from three-point range 16-5 when they attempt 22 or more free throws 14-1 when scoring 100+ points 14-1 when five or more players score in double digits 11-2 when the Hornets bench outscores their opponent s bench 14-3 when making more three-point field goals than their opponent 13-6 when Peja Stojakovic hits two or more three-pointers 13-2 when making eight or more three-pointers 9-1 when Tyson Chandler and Chris Paul collect a double-double in the same game 5-5 on the second game of a back-to-back DID YOU KNOW? TEAM The Hornets have held 15 of the last 22 opponents to 95 or fewer points they have given up 100 or more points just 10 times this season, however, their opponents have scored 100+ in four of the last eight games New Orleans ranks third in the league in points allowed, giving up 92.4 points per contest. New Orleans has won nine of its last 11 home games. In the last four games, New Orleans is 78-of-89 from the free throw line, good for 87.6%. The Hornets scored 14 fastbreak points 1/17 at DET after scoring just two fastbreak points the previous night at CLE Detroit had 12 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter alone, however, the Hornets were able to limit the Pistons to four second-chance points. The win marks the Hornets first in Detroit since a victory on Nov. 15, The Hornets had a season-low 10 bench points 1/16 at CLE. The Hornets have allowed just three (1/12 vs. NYK; 11/19 vs. SAC; 12/23 vs. LAL) of 17 opponents to score 100 or more points in the Hive, as those three games account for three of New Orleans five losses on their home court. The Hornets have allowed the fewest points in the paint of any team in the NBA, allowing an average of 33.8 ppg and are third in fastbreak points allowed with 10.2 ppg. The Hornets won the second quarter 1/17 at DET, just the second time in 17 games they have done so. In the month of January eight of the Hornets nine road opponents have a plus.500 record, while six of the seven home opponents have sub-.500 record. The win over WAS on 12/30 marked the 800 th win in Hornets franchise history. Since acquiring Antonio Daniels 12/10 from Washington, the Hornets are 12-4 in games in which he has played he did not play 12/12 at BOS, 12/23 vs. LAL, or 12/25 vs. ORL The Hornets have led at the half only four times in the past 14 games (12/26 vs HOU; 1/2 at POR; 1/6 at LAL; 1/9 vs. LAC). The Hornets have shot 40% or better in all but four games this season (12/12 at BOS, 35.4%; 12/25 at ORL, 33.3%/ 1/12 vs. NYK; 1/16 at CLE). New Orleans finished the month of December with a mark of 10-3 and has not had a.500 or worse monthly record since March of 2007 when they went 4-6. INDIVIDUAL Chris Paul turned in 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals in the Hornets' victory 1/14 at DAL since the NBA began keeping track of steals ( ), only one other player has had a game in which he equaled or surpassed Paul's total in each of those four categories--michael Ray Richardson did it for the Nets on Oct. 30, 1985, in a triple-overtime win over the Pacers (38 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and nine steals) Alvin Robertson was the last player to have at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and seven steals in 1986 Tyson Chandler has double-doubles in four of the last five games, averaging 9.2 points and 11.4 rebounds in those contests. Chris Paul has at least one steal in 248 of 271 career games (including playoffs) he has a steal in 238 of 259 regular season games played. Chris Paul has not registered a steal in the last two contests, the first time he s gone two-straight games without a swipe since 4/3/07 at MIL and 4/4/07 vs. SEA. Chris Paul registered back-to-back games without a turnover 1/6 at LAL and 1/7 at UTA for the first time this season, and the first time since Feb. 22 & Feb. 23 of last year during those 75 minutes he hasd 22 assists and 0 turnovers, those two games came after his career-high tying 7 turnovers 1/3 at DEN. Tyson Chandler registered three-straight double-doubles (1/14 at DAL, 1/12 vs. NYK, 1/9 vs. LAC), the first time this season he s achieved the feat Chandler scored 10 points and had 14 boards 1/14 at DAL the last time he posted three-straight double-doubles was March of last season (3/3 at NYK, 3/5 vs. ATL, 3/7 vs. NJN) last year through 35 games, Chandler had 19 double-doubles, this season he had 10 up until the 35-game mark. David West has scored 20 or more points in eight of the last 12 games. The Hornets are 33-6 when Tyson Chandler has at least 12 rebounds since Chandler joined the team prior to the season. Chris Paul, James Posey and David West all played for the late Skip Prosser during their collegiate careers Paul at Wake Forest and Posey/West at Xavier. BEATING SOME OF THE BEST ON THE ROAD: The Hornets have played seven of their last night games on the road, following a four-game West Coast trip, with a three-game stint against Dallas, Cleveland and Detroit in the last five games on the home floor of each opponent, New Orleans has a winning record against just one of the seven teams the LA Lakers the Hornets finished the rough stretch away from the Hive with a 4-3 records, including wins over the L.A. Lakers, Detroit, Dallas and Portland the below chart illustrates the difficulty of the Hornets last seven road contests. TEAM RECORD CONF/DIV RANKING RECORD AT HOME LAST 5 at OPP W/L VS. NOH (NOH-OPP) DETROIT / W CLEVELAND / L DALLAS / W UTAH / L L.A. LAKERS / W DENVER / L PORTLAND / W

4 PAUL BECOMES SECOND-FASTEST PLAYER TO REACH 2,500 ASSISTS: With seven assists 1/16 at CLE, Chris Paul surpassed the 2,500 mark for his career Paul accomplished the feat in 258 games, becoming the second-fastest player in NBA history to do so Oscar Robertson hit 2,500 assists in 247 career games, while Kevin Johnson moves to third after registering 2,500 assists by his 259 th career contest. CP REGISTERS FOURTH TRIPLE-DOUBLE: Chris Paul had 33 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds 1/14 at DAL, his NBA-leading fourth tripledouble of the season it also marked the eighth of his career which sets a new franchise record (breaks Anthony Mason s franchise-record seven triple-doubles) Paul also registered triple-doubles 11/22 vs. OKC, 11/24 at LAC becoming the first player since LeBron James to post back-toback triple-doubles James accomplished the feat on 2/19/08 and 2/20/08 Paul also had a triple-double 12/30 vs. Washington. LOOKING FOR A REPEAT OF JANUARY 08: The Hornets currently have a record of 5-4 in the month of January last season, New Orleans was 12-2 during the first month of the year, a franchise-record, while propelling Byron Scott to earn Western Conference Coach of the Month honors. JANUARY 2009 JANUARY 2008 RECORD PPG OPP PPG RPG OPP RPG FG% P% OPP 3P% BENCH PPG SECOND QUARTER WOES CONTINUE Since 12/16 at MEM, the Hornets have won the second quarter just twice in the 17 contests the below chart illustrates the difference in quarter scoring for the last 17 games. NOH 1 ST OPP 1 ST NOH 2 ND OPP 2 ND NOH 3 RD OPP 3 RD NOH 4 TH PTS/ DIFF. NOH - OPP OPP 4 TH PEJA POINTS = HORNETS WINS When Peja Stojakovic fails to reach double-digits in scoring, the Hornets have a mark of 4-7, and, in turn are 20-6 when Stojakovic scores 10 or more points Stojakovic has hit the 15-point mark 11 times, in which New Orleans has a 7-4 record. PAUL IN PURSUIT OF BACK-TO-BACK MVP CALIBER SEASONS: Below are a few of Chris Paul s impressive numbers that demonstrate his dominant play at the point guard position. Paul has scored 20 or more points and dished out 10 or more assists 18 times this season and 33 times in the last 60 games dating back to last year. Paul s 30-plus point, 15-plus assist and zero turnover performance was the first of that caliber since John Stockton had 33 points, 15 assists and no turnovers on December 28, There have been 14 games during the NBA season in which a player has scored 20-plus points and had 13-plus assists Paul has registered nine of those contests and is one of only two players with multiple performances of that caliber. Paul scored 34 points, had nine assists, eight steals and four rebounds 12/20 vs. SAC, the third such game of his career only two other players have turned in multiple performances of that caliber since the season, in Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson both registered at least 30 points, nine assists and eight steals twice during that span. Paul has had double-digit assists in 27 of 37 games this season he is the first player to start the season with at least eight straight games with double-digit assists (to start the year) since John Stockton had at least 10 assists in his first nine games in Paul had 30 points and 11 assists 1/3 at DEN, marking the 12th time in his career he's had at least 30 points and 10 assists. Paul averaged 11.5 assists and 3.1 steals per game during 13 contests in the month of December over the last 13 seasons, Paul is the only NBA player averaged at least 11 assists and three steals per game in a month of at least 10 games, which he accomplished in February of 2008 before that, the last player to do it was John Stockton in March Paul is the only player to record four triple-doubles this season. Paul has registered eight games with 15 or more assists; a league-best Utah s Deron Williams is second with four. MORE THREE-POINTERS = MORE WINS: In the 13 Hornets losses this season, the three-ball has been the x-factor in wins, the Hornets are hitting on 42.0% (8.0 3PM/game), including eight or more triples in the 14 of the last 24 contests in losses, New Orleans is hitting on just 31.5% (6.1 3PM/game) last season, the Hornets were third in the NBA, shooting 39.9% from three-point range currently, New Orleans ranks fourth in the league, shooting 38.3%. CP3 S RECORD FOR CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A STEAL COMES TO END: Chris Paul had a steal in 108-consecutive games, an NBA record the streak ended 12/25 at ORL Paul broke the mark set by Alvin Robertson from 11/6/85 to 12/29/86 with a swipe at the 3:43 mark in the second quarter against the Spurs on 12/17. Consec. games with a steal Name Start End 108 Chris Paul Apr. 13, 2007 Dec. 25, Alvin Robertson Nov. 6, 1985 Dec. 29, Michael Jordan March 25, 1988 March 17, 1989

5 WINS VS. LOSSES: When comparing Hornets wins against Hornets losses this season, the stats don t lie the chart below shows the categories which are the difference between a win or a loss for New Orleans. CATEGORY WINS LOSSES POINTS PM P FG% 42.0% 31.5% FT % 82.8% 48.3% NOH FTA/gm SELLING OUT: A sellout at the New Orleans Arena is nothing new these days the Hornets have sold out 20 of the last 29 games at home, including seven games this season (11/1 vs. CLE, 11/8 vs. MIA, 11/12 vs. LAL, 12/23 vs. LAL, 12/26 vs. HOU, 12/30 vs. WAS, 1/9 vs. LAC) overall, they have had 27 sellouts since returning to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina...the Hornets secured an average attendance of 14,181 during the season, including 12 regular-season sellouts the Hornets sold out all seven playoff games in SUAL SOLID AS A STARTER: In 28 starts this season, including nods in the last 27 games (other start 11/1 vs. CLE), Rasual Butler has come into the starting line-up as shooting guard, helping the Hornets to a 20-8 record in those 28 games. CATEGORY STARTS OFF THE BENCH PPG RPG FG% 44.3% 39.5% 3FG% 43.7% 38.9% STEALS 19 4 BLOCKS 17 4 MINUTES/GM THE NEW CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION: After leading the NBA in alley-oops last season, Chris Paul and Tyson Chandler are at it again, leading the league with 38 alley-oops, more than doubling the total of the next best tandem last season Paul and Chandler led the NBA with 106 alley-oops, more than 60 ahead of the next closest duo in the league in CP AND BIG O ARE ELITE PAIR: Chris Paul reached 20 points and 10 assists in each of the first seven games this season the feat surpassed an NBA record set by Oscar Robertson of six-straight games with at least 20 points and 10 assists to start the season...robertson did so with the Cincinnati Royals in HORNETS/OPPONENT STATS LAST FIVE GAMES LAST 10 GAMES COACH S BIO: BYRON SCOTT ARIZONA STATE 83 OVERALL RECORD: (.497) RECORD WITH HORNETS: (.479) Byron Scott, the NBA Coach of the Year, enters his fifth season with the Hornets, after leading the team to their first appearance in the playoffs since the 2004 campaign in the Hornets recorded the best regular season record in franchise history, as well as advancing to the Western Conference semifinals for just the second-time in team history Scott earned a spot as the head coach of the 2008 Western Conference squad as the Hornets secured the best record in the Western Conference at the All-Star break 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.

6 PLAYER BIOS: #12 HILTON ARMSTRONG C/F CONNECTICUT YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 4.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 14.7 mpg 10+ PTS: rpg, 7.8 mpg REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Has made six starts this season tied a career high with 17 points (season high) 1/3 at DEN came off the bench to score 12 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting 1/2 at POR after Tyson Chandler was ejected from the game in the third quarter 10 of his 12 points 1/2 at POR came in the fourth period failed to score for the first time in 14 games 12/25 at ORL scored eight points and grabbed three rebounds 12/17 vs. SAS recorded eight points, three rebounds, one assist, and one block 12/6 vs. MEM. PERSONAL: Native of Peekskill, N.Y., attended the same high school as Elton Brand hosted a Feed the Children event during the 2008 holiday season helped reach out to more than 1,800 children through Hornets Summer Hoops clinics throughout the Gulf South region during the summer of 2007 helped at a station during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and participated in a Feed The Children event during the season donated $10,000 to the New Orleans Girls and Boys Town, allowing 11 children to purchase clothing and supplies for the school year. at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 17 Twice 17 at DEN 1/3 FGM 7 at DET, 11/15/06 6 Three Times FGA 13 vs. MEM, 12/22/06 9 at BOS 12/12 3FGM None None 3FGA 1 vs. OKC 11/22 1 Twice FTM 5 vs. MIL, 2/8/07 5 at DEN 1/3 FTA 6 Twice 6 at CHA 11/7 OREB 5 Three times 3 Twice DREB 7 at DAL, 11/25/06 5 vs. CLE 11/1 TREB 9 at DET, 11/15/06 5 Four Times ASTS 2 Three Times 2 11/28 at POR STLS 2 Three Times 2 Twice BLKS 3 Twice 3 Twice MINS 32 vs. MEM 2/9/08 31 at DEN 1/3 40 RYAN BOWEN F IOWA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 3.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.0 spg, 9.2 mpg N/A REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Played 10 minutes 12/25 at ORL for the first time in over a month (last game: 11/21 at OKC) scored four points and grabbed three rebounds in season debut 11/21 at OKC. 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 participated in Hornets Read To Achieve program during the season hosts underprivileged children at Hornets games through Bowen s Bunch player ticket group hosted a summer basketball clinic this past off-season. at DET I N A C T I V E at CLE I N A C T I V E at DAL I N A C T I V E vs. NYK I N A C T I V E vs. LAC I N A C T I V E CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 18 Twice 4 at OKC, 11/21 FGM 7 Twice 2 at OKC, 11/21 FGA 12 vs. SEA 1/18/02 3 at OKC, 11/21 3FGM 1 14 Times None 3FGA 2 12 Times None FTM 6 Twice None FTA 7 Twice None OREB 8 Twice 1 at ORL, 12/25 DREB 8 Twice 3 at OKC, 11/21 TREB 12 Twice 4 at OKC, 11/21 ASTS 4 Five Times None STLS 7 at SAC 12/6/02 1 at OKC, 11/21 BLKS 3 Six Times None MINS 40 Twice 8 at OKC, 11/21 #23 DEVIN BROWN F/G TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 5.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.0 apg, 15.6 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: ppg 1.3 rpg, 1.0 apg, 9.0 mpg (4 games) REGULAR SEASON NOTES: In the last nine games in which he has played, has hit on just 31.3% (15-of-48) from the field, including 10% (2-of-20) from three-point range has just four assists in his last eight appearances scored 12 points off the bench, including hitting 2-of-3 three-point field goals after missing on last 17 attempts 1/14 at DAL scored seven points and grabbed six rebounds in first start of season on 12/17 vs. SAS scored season-high16 points (6-of-10 FG) and had four assists 11/21 at OKC. PERSONAL: Participated in the NBA s Basketball Without Borders in South Africa during summer of 2006 honored with the NBA Community Assist Award for January 2007 during the season teamed up with Feed the Children and distributed food and toiletries to more than 400 families in Cleveland as part of the Cavaliers Fit As A Pro Program, Brown visited a local Whole Foods Market with children from the Boys & Girls club, taking the students on a tour of the market and discussing healthy nutrition. at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK D N P - C D vs. LAC CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 25 Twice 16 at OKC, 11/21 FGM 9 Three Times 6 Twice FGA 18 at SAC 11/9/07 14 at ORL, 12/25 3FGM 4 Seven Times 2 at DAL 1/14 3FGA 9 at HOU 4/14/07 4 Twice FTM 11 at CHA 4/2/08 5 at LAC, 11/24 FTA 12 Twice 5 at LAC, 11/24 OREB 5 at SAC 11/9/07 3 vs. SAC, 11/19 DREB 10 at DAL 12/30/06 6 vs. SAS, 12/17 TREB 11 at SAC 11/9/07 6 Twice ASTS 9 vs. WAS 1/12/07 4 Three Times STLS 4 Three Times 3 at HOU, 11/15 BLKS 3 vs. HOU 2/23/05 1 Twice MINS 43 Twice 30 at ORL, 12/25

7 #45 RASUAL BUTLER F/G LASALLE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 9.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 26.5 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: ppg, 2.2 rpg, 31.4 mpg REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Ranks 15 th in the NBA in three-point percentage has scored in double figures in eight of his last 12 games scored 12 points 1/17 at DET recorded 18 points and seven rebounds 1/12 vs. NYK scored a season-high 27 points (8-14 FG, PT) 1/9 vs. LAC after missing five-straight field goals in the first two games of the road trip, scored 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting 1/6 at LAL scored 13 points, grabbed five rebounds, and had two steals 12/17 vs. SAS has made 27 starts this season. PERSONAL: Honored with the NBA Community Assist Award for January, 2007 during the 2008 holiday season, honored and spent time with students at Benjamin Franklin High, which is located on the campus of University of New Orleans, which was named as the 16 th best public school in the nation participated in the NBA s Basketball Without Borders in South Africa during summer of 2006 helped construct a new playground and home during the 2008 NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service hosts his own wellness drive at select home games to collect toiletry items to donate to Africa participated in Hurricane Gustav relief efforts by passing out hot meals and supplies to residents in Galliano, La. at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 33 vs. CHI, 12/1/06 27 vs. LAC, 1/9 FGM 12 Three times 8 Twice FGA 24 vs. MIL, 11/14/04 15 vs. LAL, 12/23 3FGM 7 Twice 6 vs. LAC, 1/9 3FGA 12 Three times 9 at TOR 12/14 FTM 8 at ATL, 1/1/03 4 vs. OKC 11/22 FTA 10 at ATL, 1/1/03 4 Twice OREB 4 vs. POR, 2/15/06 3 vs. MIA 11/8 DREB 9 vs. ORL, 1/16/07 6 Twice TREB 11 Twice 7 vs. HOU, 12/26 ASTS 5 Seven Times 3 vs. CLE 11/1 STLS 4 vs. DEN, 12/29/06 3 at DEN, 11/27 BLKS 4 at PHI, 1/23/07 3 vs. CHA 12/10 MINS 52 vs. MIL, 11/14/04 42 vs. HOU, 12/26 #6 TYSON CHANDLER C DOMINGUEZ H.S. YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 8.9 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.4 bpg, 31.6 mpg 10+ PTS: 16 10/10: RBS: ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.0 bpg, 33.8 mpg REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Has failed to grab an offensive rebound just twice this season served a one-game suspension 1/3 at DEN after a Flagrant 2 foul 1/2 at POR recorded 11 th double-double of the season, and fourth in his last five games with 11 points and 11 rebounds to go along with two blocks 1/17 at DET. PERSONAL: Participated in the Read to Achieve kickoff event at the New Orleans Aquarium wrote a weekly blog for NBA.com donates $10 for every rebound he grabs during the season to his Rebound for Rebound initiative, helping teachers get housing back after Katrina he and his wife, Kimberly, have two children a daughter, Sacha Marie (2), and Tyson Chandler II (born 11/25/08). at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC PTS 27 vs. POR, 12/31/02 16 at HOU 11/15 FGM 10 Three Times 7 Twice FGA 17 Twice 11 Three Times 3FGM None None 3FGA 1 Six Times None FTM 14 at ORL, 11/5/03 6 Twice FTA 16 at ORL, 11/5/03 8 vs. LAL, 12/23 OREB 12 Twice 7 vs. SAS 12/17 DREB 16 Twice 12 at GSW 10/29 TREB 23 at MEM, 2/13/07 16 at GSW 10/29 ASTS 6 at NYK, 4/11/02 3 at CHA 11/7 STLS 5 vs. ATL, 3/18/03 3 at UTA, 1/7 BLKS 7 Three times 4 vs. SAS 12/17 MINS 50 vs. DAL, 12/1 39 at DAL 1/14 #50 ANTONIO DANIELS G BOWLING GREEN YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 4.3 ppg, 3.0 apg, 1.1 rpg, 16.3 mpg 4.2 ppg, 2.8 apg, 11.0 mpg REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Acquired 12/10 from WAS for Mike James and a future second round pick recorded season-high six assists 1/17 at DET scored six points 1/14 at DAL recorded five points and two assists 1/12 vs. NYK scored 10 points on a season-high five field goals to go along with a season high five assists 1/9 vs. LAC tied a season-high with five assists 1/3 at DEN shooting 42.3% (11-of-26) from the floor since joining the Hornets scored four points and had three assists 12/17 vs. SAS made debut with Hornets 12/14 at TOR, recording five assists in nine minutes. PERSONAL: Full name is Antonio Robert Daniels he and his wife, Sonia, had their first child, Jada, in the summer of 2005 earned a degree in elementary education from Bowling Green played four seasons at Bowling Green was inducted into Bowling Green s Hall of Fame in 2007 as a senior, was named the Mid-American Player of the Year and a John Wooden All-American Team finalist has two older sisters, Dawn and Neta hosts Antonio Daniels Summer Basketball Camp in San Antonio, Texas. at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC PTS 30 vs. SAC 1/31/04 10 Three Times FGM 10 vs. PHO 4/12/98 5 vs. LAC, 1/9 FGA 18 vs. ORL 1/20/01 7 Twice* 3FGM 4 vs. HOU 12/26/00 2 Twice 3FGA 10 vs. ORL 1/20/01 3 vs. ATL 11/29* FTM 14 at UTA 2/24/04 6 vs. NJN 10/29* FTA 15 at UTA 2/24/04 8 vs. NJN 10/29* OREB 3 Three Times 1 Twice DREB 9 at SAS 12/17/97 4 vs. ORL 11/27* TREB 10 Twice 4 vs. ORL 11/27* ASTS 17 vs. CHA 4/4/07 6 1/17 at DET STLS 4 10 Times 3 at MIL 11/5* BLKS 3 vs. PHI 1/1/98 1 at POR, 1/2 MINS 48 at ATL 1/11/08 38 vs. ATL 11/29* *Games with Washington

8 #33 MELVIN ELY F/C FRESNO STATE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 3.0 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 10.9 mpg 3.0 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 10.0 mpg (3 games) REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Scored four points 1/12 vs. NYK registered a season-high eight points 11/27 at DEN recorded six points and four rebounds 11/1 vs. CLE scored seven points 10/30 at PHO. PERSONAL: Distant cousin of former Hornet Dale Ellis high-school teammate with Washington Redskin Antwaan Randle-El... during season handed out food and other supplies to 400 local families during a Feed the Children food drop with several teammates. at DET I N A C T I V E at CLE I N A C T I V E at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC PTS 23 vs. SEA, 2/6/06 8 at DEN, 11/27 FGM 11 vs. SEA, 2/6/06 2 Four Times FGA 19 at IND, 3/9/05 8 at DEN, 11/27 3FGM None None 3FGA 1 Three Times None FTM 8 Four Times 4 at DEN, 11/27 FTA 12 vs. BOS, 11/5/05 4 Twice OREB 7 Twice 3 Twice DREB 11 Twice 3 vs. HOU, 12/26 TREB 17 at IND, 2/9/05 4 Three Times ASTS 5 at MIL, 2/11/06 2 Twice STLS 3 Six Times 1 Twice BLKS 6 at UTA, 2/1/05 1 vs. CLE 11/1 MINS 42 Twice 19 at PHO, 10/30 #4 SEAN MARKS F/C CALIFORNIA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 1.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 8.6 mpg 2.0 rpg, 4.0 mpg (2 games) REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Scored six points and four rebounds 12/10 vs. CHA recorded season-high six points and six rebounds 12/6 vs. MEM scored three points 11/28 at POR made his debut as a Hornet 11/27 at DEN, scoring two points and grabbing one rebound in six minutes. PERSONAL: Became the first native of New Zealand to play in the NBA when he made his debut in the fourth quarter vs. NJN on March 16, 1999 he and wife, Jennifer, have two sons, Aidan and Lucas member of the New Zealand National Team, including stints on the Olympic Team in both 2000 and 2004 earned his degree in political science at California hobbies include surfing. at DET D N P - C D at CLE D N P - C D at DAL vs. NYK D N P - C D vs. LAC PTS 16 Twice 6 Twice FGM 8 at TOR 2/8/08 3 Twice FGA 12 vs. MIN 11/20/01 9 vs. CHA 12/10 3FGM 1 vs. POR 4/16/08 1 Twice 3FGA 1 13 Times 1 Five Times FTM 4 at CHA 2/8/05 None FTA 5 Twice None OREB 5 Twice 2 Twice DREB 10 vs. POR 4/16/08 4 Twice TREB 13 vs. POR 4/16/08 6 Twice ASTS 2 Four Times 1 at ORL, 12/25 STLS 2 Twice None BLKS 4 vs. TOR 10/31/01 1 Four Times MINS 36 vs. MIN 11/20/01 19 vs. CHA 12/10 #3 CHRIS PAUL G WAKE FOREST YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 20.8 ppg, 11.1 apg, 5.4 rpg, 2.8 spg, 37.6 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: PTS: 5 10/10: 27 20/10: 18 30/10: 4 10/10/10: ppg, 9.0 apg, 6.4 rpg, 2.2 spg, 38.0 mpg REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Ranks first in the NBA in assists and steals and third in the league in double-doubles 19 th in the league in scoring named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week twice became second fastest player in NBA history to record 2,500 assists 1/16 at CLE first career ejection 1/16 at CLE recorded 23 points, 14 assists, and five rebounds 1/17 at DET recorded fourth triple-double of season and franchise record eighth of his career with 33 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds to go along with seven assists 1/14 at DAL first player to have a game since Alvin Robertson in 1986 recorded 23 points (18 in the second half), seven assists, and five rebounds 1/12 vs. NYK back-to-back 30- point performances 1/3 at DEN and 1/6 at LAL moved to third on the Hornets all-time assist leaders list 1/3 at DEN doubledigits in all 32 games this season, 37 in a row dating back to last year recorded 16 points, seven assists, and five rebounds 1/9 vs. LAC in the second half 12/28 at IND, scored 17 of his 19 points, including 5-of-6 free throws, and had five assists to lead the Hornets to a comeback win named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month for November season-best 34 points 12/20 vs. SAC, also had nine assists and eight steals. PERSONAL: An avid bowler who serves as a national spokesperson for the US Bowling Congress gold medalist for the 2008 Senior Men s Basketball Team in Beijing, averaged 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and a team-high 4.1 assists per game sponsored by Jordan, has his own shoe received the NBA Community Assist Award for September 2008 Chris and his older brother C.J. teamed up with Rouses Supermarkets and donated $50 gift cards to 100 families to purchase Thanksgiving Meals in November 2008 along with David West donated 100 $100 shopping sprees at Toys R Us to New Orleans children in December PTS 43 vs. MEM, 12/7/07 34 vs. SAC, 12/20 FGM 18 at PHO, 2/6/08 13 vs. LAL, 11/12 FGA 33 at PHO, 2/6/08 24 Three Times 3FGM 5 Twice 3 Twice 3FGA 9 at PHO, 2/6/08 8 vs. LAL, 12/23 FTM 14 at NYK, 1/21/06 12 Twice FTA 17 at NYK, 1/21/06 15 vs. SAC, 12/20 OREB 4 Twice 3 Twice DREB 12 vs. DAL, 12/16/06 10 vs. OKC, 11/22 TREB 12 Three times 10 Four Times ASTS 21 at LAL, 11/6/07 17 at LAC, 11/24 STLS 9 vs. DAL, 2/20/08 8 vs. SAC, 12/20 BLKS 1 16 Times 1 Four Times MINS 50 at PHO, 2/6/08 46 vs. LAL, 12/ 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 narrated the film event, Black Magic dedicated a Family Resource Center in New Orleans which provides families and students with educational resources...an avid bowler, serves as a national spokesperson for the United States Bowling Congress. at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC

9 #9 MORRIS PETERSON F/G MICHIGAN STATE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 5.8 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 14.6 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: ppg, 4.0 mpg (2 games) REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Back-to-back double-digit games 12/20 vs. SAC (10 points) and 12/23 vs. LAL (16 points) for the first time since 11/7 vs. CHA and 11/8 vs. MIA (10 points in each game) scored 16 points (5-10 FG, 4-5 3PT) vs. CHA 12/10...recorded 10 points and four rebounds 11/7 at CHA scored 21 pts (7-of-10 FG, 4-of-6 3PT) on 10/30 at PHO..has not started a game since 11/15 at HOU. PERSONAL: Had his #42 jersey retired at Michigan State on 1/17 at the Breslin Center second cousin to former NBA player Jonathan Bender established Mo s Maniacs, inviting 24 at-risk youths to each of the last three seasons helped build a playground and a Habitat for Humanity home during 2008 NBA All-Star Day of Service last holiday season provided toys to 500 local children at New Orleans housing developments on Christmas Eve. at DET D N P - C D at CLE D N P - C D at DAL D N P - C D vs. NYK vs. LAC PTS 38 vs. PHO, 3/31/06 21 at PHO, 10/30 FGM 13 vs. PHO, 3/31/06 7 at PHO, 10/30 FGA 27 vs. BOS, 4/4/06 11 at CHA 11/7 3FGM 7 Four Times 4 Twice 3FGA 14 vs. BOS, 1/12/05 6 Three Times FTM 10 vs. IND, 4/17/06 3 at PHO, 10/30 FTA 12 vs. ORL, 1/19/03 4 at PHO, 10/30 OREB 6 at NJN, 2/21/01 2 Twice DREB 13 at DET, 4/17/07 6 vs. MEM 12/6 TREB 14 vs. ATL, 4/8/05 6 vs. MEM 12/6 ASTS 8 Twice 2 at ORL, 12/25 STLS 8 at CHA, 2/10/06 2 Three Times BLKS 3 vs. WAS, 12/15/02 1 Twice MINS 54 vs. NOH, 4/2/06 29 at PHO, 10/30 #41 JAMES POSEY F XAVIER (OHIO) YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 9.7 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 27.6 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: 1 10/10: 1 20/10: ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.0 spg, 27.8 mpg REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Ranks 25 th in NBA in three-point field goal percentage scored in double figures for the first time in four games with 13 points to go along with six rebounds 1/17 at DET recorded 16 points, four assists, four rebounds, and two steals off the bench 1/9 vs. LAC came off the bench to score 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds 12/14 at TOR, his first doubledouble since 12/7/07 vs. TOR during his time as a Boston Celtic the last time Posey had a game was 2/24/02 when he was with Denver registered 19 points for the second time in the last five games 12/28 at IND, including 10 in the fourth quarter to help the Hornets to a comeback win 19 points, 12/20 vs. SAC scored 15 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3PT) and grabbed four rebounds 12/16 at MEM scored season high 20 points and 10 rebounds 12/14 at TOR recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3PT) and four rebounds 11/14 vs. POR. PERSONAL: Full name is James Mikely Mantell Posey, Jr has a son, Jace Mantell Posey is the son of James Mikely Mantell Posey, Sr. and Rosetta Moore has an older sister, Lavon Moore his cousin Anthony Morgan played wide receiver in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers graduated from Xavier with a degree in criminal justice and forensic science. at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC PTS 38 at ATL 3/29/04 20 at TOR 12/14 FGM 12 vs. GS 12/22/01 7 Twice FGA 24 vs. LAC 1/4/02 12 at DEN 1/3 3FGM 7 at WAS 12/15/06 6 at TOR 12/14 3FGA 11 Twice 10 at TOR 12/14 FTM 15 vs. CLE 4/7/04 6 at IND, 12/28 FTA 18 vs. CLE 4/7/04 7 at IND, 12/28 OREB 7 vs. SAS 4/5/01 2 at BOS, 12/12 DREB 16 vs. SAC 1/12/01 10 at TOR 12/14 TREB 19 vs. SAC 1/12/01 10 at TOR 12/14 ASTS 10 at POR 11/2/02 4 vs. LAC 1/9 STLS 6 Three Times 4 vs. CLE 11/1 BLKS 4 Twice 2 Twice MINS 49 at ATL 3/29/04 36 at POR 1/2 #16 PEJA STOJAKOVIC F/G SERBIA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 12.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.4 apg, 32.5 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.2 apg, 35.6 mpg REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Fourth in 3PM/game in the NBA has hit 10 triples in the last five games NBA Community Assist Award Winner for December scored 12,000 th career point 12/10 vs. CHA ranks second (tied with Reggie Miller) in NBA history with 28 games with six or more three-pointers he and Miller are second behind Ray Allen who has hit six or more triples on 40 separate occasions in his career scored 15 points (4-8 3PT) and grabbed six rebounds 1/16 at CLE scored 16 points 1/14 at DAL recorded 12 points, four rebounds, and two assists 1/9 vs. LAC returned from missing five games with back spasms 12/28 at IND, scoring 12 points on 5-of-12 shooting and hitting two triples, while grabbing eight rebounds) saw streak of 62-straight games with a three-pointer end 12/21 at BOS scored 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-6 3PT) 12/10 vs. CHA scored 20 points (6-10 FG, 5-7 3PT) 12/6 vs. MEM scored season-high 24 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3PT) and grabbed six rebounds 12/3 vs. PHO. PERSONAL: Spends off-season in Greece participated in the Read to Achieve kickoff event at the New Orleans Aquarium raised $60,000 at his second annual Charitabowl for the Peja Stojakovic Children s Foundation in December 2008 proceeds will benefit Peja s Courts for Kids project enjoys listening to music and watching movies. at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC PTS 42 vs. CHA, 11/14/06 24 vs. PHO 12/3 FGM 16 at LAC, 1/18/03 8 Twice FGA 29 at TOR, 2/23/01 16 Twice 3FGM 10 at LAL, 11/6/07 6 at CHA 11/7 3FGA 13 Four Times 12 at CHA 11/7 FTM 14 Four Times 3 Four Times FTA 16 Twice 4 Twice OREB 6 vs. GSW, 11/16/03 3 at IND, 12/28 DREB 14 at SEA, 1/30/03 9 at LAC 11/24 TREB 17 vs. LAL, 11/16/00 9 at LAC 11/24 ASTS 7 Six Times 5 vs. WAS, 12/30 STLS 6 vs. UTA, 12/28/03 3 Twice BLKS 2 Seven Times 1 Twice MINS 56 at TOR, 2/23/01 40 Twice

10 #30 DAVID WEST F XAVIER YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 20.0 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.0 bpg, 38.1 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: PTS: 2 10/10: 7 20/10: ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.6 apg, 38.2 mpg REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Ranks 21st in the NBA in scoring and 11 th in the NBA in free throw percentage has 18 or more points in 15 of the last 22 games recorded 20 points and seven rebounds 1/17 at DET scored 23 points and grabbed five rebounds 1/16 at CLE scored 16 points and had three assists 1/14 at DAL recorded game-highs with 25 points and 14 rebounds (season high) for seventh double-double of the season to go along with four assists 1/12 vs. NYK season-high and tied a career-high with 40 points on 14-of-23 shooting 1/6 at LAL, registering his sixth double-double with 11 boards hit the gamewinner with 2.5 seconds to play 12/28 at IND 21 points, going 2-2 from beyond the three-point line, tying a career-high, and grabbed nine rebounds 12/17 vs. SAS scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds 12/16 at MEM scored 29 points (10-16 FG, 9-9 FT) and had nine rebounds 12/14 at TOR. PERSONAL: Is an avid boxing fan and boxes in the off-season only player on the roster that had playoff experience with the Hornets prior to this season sponsored a New Orleans AAU team for its season participated in several Read to Achieve assemblies during the season... works with local Catholic charities to provide financial assistance to improve the lives of homeless in the area... along with Chris Paul donated 100 $100 shopping sprees at Toys R Us to New Orleans children in December 2008 provides home game tickets to underprivileged children with his Team D. West player ticket group. at DET at CLE at DAL vs. NYK vs. LAC PTS 40 Twice 40 at LAL, 1/6 FGM 17 at MEM, 11/16/07 14 at LAL, 1/6 FGA 29 at MEM, 11/16/07 23 at LAL, 1/6 3FGM 2 Twice 2 vs. SAS 12/17 3FGA 2 13 times 2 vs. SAS 12/17 FTM 12 at LAL, 1/6 13 vs. NYK 1/12 FTA 13 Three Times 14 vs. NYK 1/12 OREB 9 vs. MIL, 2/8/07 6 vs. NYK 1/12 DREB 13 Three Times 11 vs. LAL 11/12 TREB 19 vs. MIL, 2/8/07 14 Three Times ASTS 6 Three Times 5 Twice STLS 5 vs. SAC, 1/13/06 2 Five Times BLKS 5 Two Times 4 at OKC 11/21 MINS 53 at PHO, 2/6 44 Twice #32 JULIAN WRIGHT F KANSAS YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 2.8 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 8.5 mpg 2.0 ppg, 1.0 mpg (1 game) REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Appeared in first game since 12/25 at ORL, scoring two points at CLE 1/16 scored eight points (4-5 FG) and grabbed two rebounds 11/24 at LAC recorded six points, three rebounds, and three steals 11/21 at OKC scored six points 11/19 vs. SAC. PERSONAL: Is an avid bowler McDonald s High School All-America selection out of Homewood-Flossmor HS in Chicago... Volunteered at the Starkey Hearing Foundation outfitting deaf children with hearing aids during the 2008 All-Star weekend participated in 2008 Hornets Summer Hoops clinics... served hot meals to local residents in during the Hornets Hurricane Gustav relief efforts...offers local children tickets to home games as part of The Ju-Ju Bees. at DET D N P - C D at CLE at DAL I N A C T I V E vs. NYK I N A C T I V E vs. LAC I N A C T I V E PTS 20 vs. NJN, 3/7/08 8 at LAC 11/24 FGM 8 vs. NJN, 3/7/08 4 at LAC 11/24 FGA 12 at DET, 3/16/08 8 at ORL, 12/25 3FGM 1 10 Times 1 at ORL, 12/25 3FGA 3 Twice 1 Four Times FTM 7 vs. LAC, 4/15/08 1 Twice FTA 8 at MIA, 4/2/08 2 at BOS, 12/12 OREB 4 Twice 1 Six Times DREB 7 Twice 3 at OKC 11/21 TREB 9 at MIA, 4/2/08 3 Four Times ASTS 3 Five Times 3 at OKC 11/21 STLS 4 at DET, 3/16/08 3 at OKC 11/21 BLKS 2 vs. MIN, 12/22/08 1 vs. OKC 11/22 MINS 38 vs. SEA, 12/9/08 19 at OKC 11/21

11 Miscellaneous Statistics Leadership* Points Rebounds Assists Points Rebounds Assists Hilton Armstrong Ryan Bowen Devin Brown Rasual Butler Tyson Chandler Antonio Daniels Melvin Ely Sean Marks Chris Paul Morris Peterson James Posey Peja Stojakovic David West Julian Wright * leaderships include ties Double-Doubles Triple-Doubles 1 Pt/Ast Pt/Reb 20/10 Pt/Rb/As Pt/Rb/Bk Hilton Armstrong Ryan Bowen Devin Brown Rasual Butler Tyson Chandler Antonio Daniels Melvin Ely Sean Marks Chris Paul Morris Peterson James Posey Peja Stojakovic David West Julian Wright Starters/Bench Scoring Starters: 2636 points (74.5%) High: 100 at LAL 6-Jan Average: 71.2 Low: 44 at ORL 25-Dec 1 Bench: 910 points (25.7%) High: 48 at OKC 21-Nov 1 Average: 24.6 Low: 10 at CLE 16-Jan