New Orleans Hornets (32-13) at Sacramento Kings (20-24) Game #46, Home Game #22 ARCO Arena Friday, February 1, :00 p.m.

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1 New Orleans Hornets (32-13) at Sacramento Kings (20-24) Game #46, Home Game #22 ARCO Arena Friday, February 1, :00 p.m. (CDT) HORNETS STARTERS Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. Player Updates G 3 CHRIS PAUL AVERAGES: 20.8 ppg, 10.7 apg, 3.9 rpg, 2.6 spg, 37.5 mpg Note: Has made at least one steal in all 43 appearances this season and 47-consecutive games dating back to last year has scored 40+ pts twice trying to become first player in NBA history to avg 20+ points, 10+ assists and 3+ steals 28 double-doubles, ranking sixth in the NBA leads the NBA in steals, 2nd in assists and 9th in FT%. G 9 MORRIS PETERSON AVERAGES: 8.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 25.3 mpg Note: Missed 1/30 vs. GSW with a viral infection team is 15-1 when he scores 10+ points scored 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting 1/25 vs. LAC and had four assists tied career-high with 7 triples 12/19 at SEA, scoring 25 points. F 16 PEJA STOJAKOVIC AVERAGES: 15.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 32.2 mpg Note: 19 or more points in the last four games had 22 points, including four triples 1/26 at SAS and scored 26 points, including a franchise-best five triples in the third quarter, 1/25 vs. LAC tallied first double-double of the year 12/31 vs. TOR third in NBA in 3PM (113). F 30 DAVID WEST AVERAGES: 19.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.3 bpg, 36.5 mpg Note: Has 19 or more points in the 14 of last 18 games game-high 32 points on 15-of-19 shooting 1/26 at SAS scored 16 of the Hornets 20 first-quarter points 1/23 vs. POR 19 double-doubles (19 th in the NBA). C 6 TYSON CHANDLER AVERAGES: 12.1 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 bpg, 34.7 mpg Note: Double-doubles in 20 of last 28 games 14 points and 21 boards 1/16 vs. SEA, setting franchise records for rebounds in a half (17) and defensive rebounds in a half (13) ranks first in the NBA in offensive rebounds; fourth in RPG third in the league in field goal percentage ranks ninth in NBA with 25 double-doubles. HORNETS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Peja Stojakovic (stoy-ak-o-vich), Rasual Butler (rah-sue-uhl), Adam Haluska (Ha-luh-skuh), Jannero Pargo (JUH-nare-O), Marcus Vinicius (vuh-neesh-us) Hornets Records RECORD HOME ROAD OVERTIME OVERALL SW DIVISION WESTERN EASTERN OVERALL HOME ROAD STREAKS L1 L1 W8 INJURY REPORT: Bobby Jackson (strained right hamstring), Morris Peterson (viral infection) and Melvin Ely (upper respiratory infection) are questionable. RECENT TRANSACTIONS: 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 (9-1): 1/30 vs. GSW L /28 vs. DEN W /26 at SAS W /25 vs. LAC W /23 vs. POR W /21 vs. MIL W /18 vs. CHA W /16 vs. SEA W /13 at HOU W /11 vs. MIA W NEXT FIVE: 2/4 at UTA 8:00 p.m. 2/6 at PHO 8:00 p.m. 2/9 vs. MEM 7:00 p.m. 2/12 at CHI 7:30 p.m. 2/13 at MIL 7:00 p.m. TONIGHT S HORNETS BUZZ HITS: The Hornets had won nine-straight games prior to a loss to Golden State 1/30, including seven-consecutive contests by 14 points or more the only other team to accomplish that feat in NBA history was the Detroit Pistons team that posted eight-straight victories by 14 or more points. The Hornets outrebounded the Warriors, 49-36, 1/30, the fifth-straight game the Hornets have done so New Orleans had 20 offensive rebounds, compared to nine from the Warriors in the last 14 games, the Hornets have limited their opponents to single-digit offensive boards 12 times, while in 12 of those contests, pulling down double-digit rebounds on their own offensive glass. The Hornets are first in the Western Conference they have the most conference wins with a 23-8 ledger New Orleans has won 17 of its last 20 games and had a 12-2 mark in the month of January, tying a franchise best in the wins column in the first month of the year the Hornets also had 12 victories in 4/99 and 3/98. The Hornets have not lost two-consecutive games since 12/12 at DEN and 12/14 at DAL, a span of 48 days. In their last seven wins, the Hornets have won by a margin of 22.1 points, including five wins by 24 points or more. The Hornets have already held 11 opponents to 85 points or less this season, a feat that the squad accomplished nine times. HORNETS ON THE RADIO WAVES 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.

2 TONIGHT S OPPONENT Sacramento Kings Pacific Division (20-24, 4th) Regular Season Match-ups (CT): Oct. 31, 2007 vs. Sacramento W, Feb. 1, 2008 at Sacramento 9:00 p.m. ALL-TIME SERIES: Apr. 12, 2008 at Sacramento 9:00 p.m. Sacramento leads Regular Season Results: Jan. 26, 2007 W NO Feb. 5, 2007 L SAC Feb. 14, 2007 W OKC Apr. 16, 2007 W SAC The Hornets played a re-located home game (from Baton Rouge) at the University of Oklahoma's Lloyd Noble Arena in front of 11,343 fans on Jan. 13, David West led the Hornets with 19 rebounds and a career-high five steals. With their win over the Hornets on April 16, 2006, the Kings clinched a spot in the 2006 Western Conference playoffs. The Hornets beat the Kings in the first ever NBA regular season game in Oklahoma City on Nov. 1, ,163 fans watched the Hornets win in the first of 35 regular season home games played in OKC for the season. The loss to the Kings on Dec. 19, 2004 was the eighth worst loss in Hornets franchise history. The Hornets tied a franchise record by attempting 31 three pointers (also set against the Magic on Mar. 8, 1996), making only 7, in a home loss to the Kings on Dec. 18, Byron Scott is 8-11 (.421) all-time versus the Kings First-year head coach Reggie Theus is 0-1 versus the Hornets. LAST THREE GAMES: New Orleans: 112 Golden State: 84 January 30, 2008 at New Orleans Arena Hornets High Scorer: Paul 28 Warriors High Scorer: Jackson 26 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 14 Warriors High Rebounder: Ellis 9 Hornets High Assist: Paul 12 Warriors High Assist: Davis 9 Score By Quarter Final Hornets Warriors Stephen Jackson scored 26 points, Baron Davis added 23, and the Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans Wednesday night to snap the Hornets' nine-game winning streak Davis finished with five 3-pointers and nine assists Chris Paul had 28 points and 12 assists for New Orleans, which lost for only the third time in 20 games David West had 24 points and 13 rebounds... Golden State's lead was only early in the fourth quarter then Monta Ellis' driving layup ignited an 11-2 run that included Davis' 3-pointer and gave Golden State a lead with 6:21 to go New Orleans lost its shooting touch as the game wound down and Davis buried his final 3-pointer, which made it with 3:21 left Ellis finished with 16 points Matt Barnes scored 17 and Andris Biedrins 14 for Golden State four New Orleans players finished with double-doubles, but the Hornets, who were missing starting shooting guard Morris Peterson because of a virus, got only nine points from their reserves Peja Stojakovic had 20 points and 10 rebounds for New Orleans, while Tyson Chandler had 11 points and 14 rebounds Al Harrington scored 13 points for the Warriors. He and Jackson each hit three 3-pointers through three quarters, Golden State had 11 3-pointers and had scored only 34 of its 90 points inside the Warriors wound up with 13 3s as a team and shot 52 percent overall when Jackson hit a tough 19-foot fade in the fourth quarter, he looked at Davis and the two smiled widely as they trotted back to the defensive end good shooting and swarming defense gave Golden State the edge in the first half the Warriors shot 52 percent through the opening two quarters and led by as much as eight in the first quarter when Ellis spun through the lane on the dribble and converted an offbalance layup New Orleans, boosted during its previous nine victories by strong play from its bench, had to shorten its rotation with Peterson and fellow guard Bobby Jackson (right hamstring) missing the game Rasual Butler's 3-pointer accounted for the only points by a New Orleans reserve in the first half, during which the Hornets shot 42 percent Paul played all but the final half-minute of the second quarter and kept the Hornets close with 23 first-half points, while Stojakovic added 13 points and gave the Hornets a brief lead with a jumper late in the second quarter Golden State, meanwhile, hit six 3-pointers in the first half, with Davis making the last at the second quarter buzzer to give the Warriors a halftime lead. New Orleans: 117 Denver: 93 January 28, 2008 at New Orleans Arena Hornets High Scorer: Paul 23 Nuggets High Scorer: Iverson 23 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 16 Nuggets High Rebounder: Martin 9 Hornets High Assist: Paul 17 Nuggets High Assist: Carter 5 Score By Quarter Final Hornets Nuggets Chris Paul had 23 points, 17 assists and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets ran away with their ninth straight win, over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night Allen Iverson also scored 23, but had only three assists and got little help other than from Kenyon Martin, who scored 18 Tyson Chandler finished with 10 points and 16 rebounds Marcus Camby was a non-factor for most of the first three quarters he didn't score until he made a free throw with 1:52 to go in the third period. He finished with three points and five rebounds the second-best center in the game was Hornets reserve Melvin Ely, who had 16 points and nine rebounds in 23 minutes Peja Stojakovic hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points for New Orleans, and Jannero Pargo and West each scored 13 points recently elected All-Star Carmelo Anthony missed his fourth straight game with a sprained left ankle, and the undermanned Nuggets struggled to keep pace New Orleans built a 20-point lead in the first half and maintained that margin through most of the second half Iverson's driving layups on consecutive possessions gave Denver a glimmer of hope, cutting the score to early in the fourth quarter but with Paul running the offense, the Hornets quickly sealed it with a 12-0 run that started when Paul set up Ely for a score inside and finished when Paul tossed an alley-oop on rookie Julian Wright's dunk New Orleans ended up shooting 51 percent for the game and outrebounded Denver New Orleans: 102 San Antonio: 78 January 26, 2008 at AT&T Center Hornets High Scorer: West 32 Spurs High Scorer: Duncan, Parker 17 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 11 Spurs High Rebounder: Duncan 8 Hornets High Assist: Paul 11 Spurs High Assist: Parker 6 Score By Quarter Final Hornets Spurs David West scored 32 points and Peja Stojakovic added 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and the Hornets routed the defending champion San Antonio Spurs Chris Paul had 17 points and 11 assists for New Orleans Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 17 points apiece for San Antonio the Hornets outscored the Spurs in the second half, when they took control of the game and grabbed the lead for good the Spurs were up one heading into the third quarter and held a lead with 5:50 to play in the period then the Hornets, behind West, went on a 14-5 run to close the period and take a lead with one quarter to play the burst gave the Hornets, who shot 54 percent (44-of-81) the lead for good the Hornets capitalized on their momentum in the fourth and the Spurs couldn't find their rhythm. New Orleans went up by 20 points, 86-66, off of Ryan Bowen's fast break layup off a pass from Paul with 7:33 to play Paul's jumper gave the Hornets a 25-point lead with about 4 1/2 minutes to play. They went up by 26 off Stojakovic's 3 with 3:55 on the clock Ime Udoka added 13 points for San Antonio, which last lost a home game to the Hornets in a decision in January Manu Ginobili scored 11 and Fabricio Oberto contributed 10 the game was plenty physical. Among the scraps, Chandler appeared to hurt his nose when he got caught up with Ginobili, who was driving to the basket and also crashed to the floor with him, late in the second quarter. Chandler left the court holding a towel to his nose but returned for the third quarter as has been the case in recent games, the Spurs were outrebounded early by the Hornets, who had a advantage off the glass at halftime the Hornets finished with a rebounding advantage the Spurs, with 12 points from Duncan and 4-of-4 shooting from Oberto, were up at the break.

3 KEY DATES: February 17-All-Star game in New Orleans February 21-Trade deadline, 2 p.m. Central HORNETS NBA POWER RANKINGS #1-Sporting News, #1-Fox Sports, #1-Hollinger, #1-ESPN.com, #1-Sports Illustrated, #1-NBA.com HORNETS ARE: 27-3 when Morris Peterson hits a three-pointer 19-3 against teams under when making more three-point field goals than their opponent 20-1 when five or more players score in double digits 22-7 when attempting more three-point field goals than their opponent 8-1 on the second game of a back-to-back 27-4 when leading after the third quarter 19-5 when having more free-throw attempts than opponent 20-1 when scoring 100+ points 19-1 when making 8 or more three-pointers 26-4 when having more steals than opponent 15-1 when Tyson Chandler and Chris Paul collect a double-double in the same game 7-1 when Tyson Chandler, Chris Paul and David West collect a double-double in the same game 9-9 when opponent has more assists 5-11 when trailing after the third quarter DID YOU KNOW?: The Hornets record is the best start in franchise history. The most wins for a Hornets team in franchise history for a season ( ) is 54 through 45 games that season, the Hornets were The Hornets have never been atop their conference this late into the season. New Orleans has the most double-digit wins (21) of any Western Conference team. The Hornets own the most wins of any team against the Western Conference (23). The Hornets won their lone national TV game (ESPN, TNT, ABC) of the season, 1/11 vs. MIA (114-86). The Hornets have held 11 opponents to 85 points or less this season last season, they did it six times total. Chris Paul has scored 40+ points twice this season (12/7 vs. MEM-43, 12/26 at MEM-40) becoming the first Hornet to score 40 points twice in a season since Jamal Mashburn did it in the season (50 pts, 40 pts) the last time a Hornet scored 40+ points three times was Glen Rice. The Hornets are one of only two NBA teams (Phoenix Suns-Marion, Nash) 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 last six games, Jannero Pargo is averaging 13.2 points and 4.5 assists. Chris Paul barely missed his fourth career triple-double as he had 23 points, 17 assists and nine rebounds, 1/28 vs. DEN. Chris Paul has collected a double-double in nine of the last ten games and has had double-digit assists in 14 of the past 15. Byron Scott was named the Black Coaches and Administrators Coach of the Week for games played 1/22-1/29. Tyson Chandler has had nine straight games of 10+ rebounds. Rasual Butler has scored in double figures just once in the past 15 games. Peja Stojakovic has scored 15+ points 11 times in the 14 games this month. The Hornets last seven home wins have come by an average of 22.4 points. The Hornets are shooting 46 percent ( PT FG) from long distance in the past nine wins. Tyson Chandler is averaging 13.5 points and 13.7 rebounds in the past 14 games. The Hornets have won eight straight road games, the longest road winning streak since moving to New Orleans ( season) and two away from a franchise record ( ). Last season, the Hornets were 0-12 against the top three teams in the Western Conference (DAL, PHO, SAS) this season, they are 4-2 with victories over DAL, SAS and two over PHO. Tyson Chandler has collected 14+ rebounds in 13 of the past 22 games, while collecting at least 10 rebounds in the last 20 of 23. 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. Tyson Chandler has collected 19 double-doubles in the past 28 games. David West has recorded a double-double in 17 of the last 29 games. The Hornets are 16-5 on the road this season they won 15 games in all of on the road. The Hornets have 71 more made three-pointers on the season than their opponents.

4 BYRON SCOTT, YOUR ALL-STAR COACH!: With the Celtics win over the Mavericks last night, the Hornets clinched the best record in the Western Conference through Feb. 3 rd, making Byron Scott the coach for the Western Conference All-Stars (Phoenix was not eligible because they coached in last year s game and since Avery Johnson coached the game in 2006 the tie-breaker goes to the Hornets) Scott becomes just the sixth coach in NBA history to be selected as the coach for both conferences in the All-Star Game (coached the Eastern Conference in 2002) he is also the first Hornets coach in franchise history to earn the honor. TWO HOMETOWN HORNETS TO APPEAR IN THE ALL-STAR GAME: Hornets guard Chris Paul and forward David West were selected as Western Conference reserves for the 2008 All-Star Game to be held in New Orleans on Feb. 17, it is the first All-Star Game for each player Paul and West mark the eighth and ninth All-Stars in Hornets history, joining Larry Johnson (1993, 1995), Alonzo Mourning (1994, 1995), Glen Rice (1996, 1997, 1998), Eddie Jones (2000), Baron Davis (2002, 2004), Jamal Mashburn (2003) and Jamaal Magloire (2004) they will also join Johnson/Mourning (1995) and Davis/Magloire (2004) as the third Hornets duo to be selected to the same All-Star Game. BLEMISHES: The Hornets had a lot of perfect streaks going before the defeat, 1/30 vs. GSW the Hornets were 20-0 when five or more players scored in double figures, 20-0 when scoring 100+ points, 15-0 when Tyson Chandler and Chris Paul collect a double-double in the same game and 7-0 when Chandler, Paul and David West collect a double-double in the same game all of those happened against the Warriors, thus blemishing each perfect streak. RECORD SETTING! The Hornets recently won seven games in a row in a historical fashion New Orleans' recent seven straight wins were by at least 14 points. that's the second longest streak of games won by at least 14 points in NBA HISTORY Detroit won eight straight games in this manner in March 2004 (and eventually won the NBA Title) the Hornets are 12-2 (.923) since the start of the New Year, the best record of any NBA team in /15 AGAIN: Chris Paul had 23 points and 17 assists for New Orleans, 1/28 vs. DEN, the fifth game of at least 20 points and 15 assists in his NBA career all other Hornets players have combined for only four such games in franchise history (Baron Davis 2, Muggsy Bogues and Anthony Goldwire one each). DISHING THE ROCK WITH REGULARITY: CP3 has been dishing out assists at a record pace lately during the last 10 games, Paul has reached double-digits in assists in all 10, the second-longest streak in team history! Mugsy Bogues did it 12 straight times during the season. WHAT A WAY TO START 2008: The Hornets New Years resolution may have been to not lose because they have only done it twice in the entire month of January their 12-2 record matched the most wins for a month in franchise history (also had 12 in 4/99 and 3/99) and they had their best record, percentage-wise during January at an 86% clip (record was 82%-4/97 and 4/00). DO THE HUSTLE: Ryan Bowen is quickly becoming a fan favorite at the New Orleans Arena for his hustle in addition, he has also been putting up some points, including a season-high eight points, 1/28 vs. DEN overall, he has scored in the last 10 games and is averaging 4.6 points in the last 10. TREYJA: Peja Stojakovic has been on fire from long distance this month in the 14 games in January, Peja has connected on a total of 47 three-pointers (shooting 52 percent) for an average of 3.4 a game, including hitting four or more in eight games over the last four games, Stojakovic has excelled in the third quarter, hitting 10 total three-pointers in the third quarter. D WEST S SHOOTING: David West made 15 of his 19 field goal attempts (79%) in New Orleans' win at San Antonio that matches the best individual shooting performance by a Hornet with at least 15 field goals made. Alonzo Mourning also shot 15-for-19 for Charlotte vs. Detroit on April 16, PAST SIX: The Hornets have won five of the last six games, three of those against plus.500 teams (POR, SAS, DEN) a big reason why is the play of Peja Stojakovic and David West Peja is averaging 19.5 points on 51 percent shooting, including a 52 percent clip from downtown and 5.2 rebounds in that span, while D West is accounting for 20.2 points on 46 percent shooting and 9.7 rebounds. NINE IN A ROW: The Hornets are the hottest team in the NBA, winners of nine of their last 10 they suffered their first loss, 1/30 vs. GSW after winning nine-straight games in that winning streak, the Hornets outscored their opponents by an average of 20.7 points ( ) while shooting a blistering 51 percent from the floor and 48 percent from beyond the arc the nine-game winning streak was also the longest since the season when they won nine in a row (4/7-4/21) the only time the team won 10 in a row in franchise history was the season (2/21-3/13). 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 43, more than 20 ahead of the next closest tandem. COMING UP: The Hornets will have some tough tests coming up, two of their next three games are against plus.500 teams (UTA and PHO) their combined record against those two teams this season is 2-1, with the lone loss coming at UTA.

5 17-OF-20: The Hornets have won 17 of the past 20 games and have done so in a dominant way check out the chart below to see just how well the Hornets have performed in their last 17 wins. LAST 17 WINS FG% FT% APG SPG PPG HORNETS OPPONENTS DIFFERENCE 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 100 dunks this season, ranking him third in the NBA he is seven dunks behind the Suns Amare Stoudemire and 57 behind the Magic s Dwight Howard. HALFWAY THROUGH: This has been a memorable and record-setting first half of the season for the Hornets check out the bullet points below to see a few of the many records that were set during the first 41 games of the season. Career-high, NBA single-game high and franchise-record 21 assists by Chris Paul, 11/6 at LAL Career-high, NBA single-game high and franchise-record 10 three-pointers made by Peja Stojakovic, 11/6 at LAL Career-high and franchise-record 12 offensive rebounds for Tyson Chandler, 12/17 at POR Career-high seven three-pointers made by Bobby Jackson, 1/13 vs. MIA Two 40+ point games by Chris Paul, including a career-high 43 points, 12/7 at MEM Morris Peterson tied his career-high with seven three-pointers made, 12/19 at SEA David West had career-highs in points (40), 11/16 at MEM and rebounds (18), 11/7 at POR Franchise-record for fewest turnovers in a game (4), 11/2 vs. POR Franchise-record for most consecutive three-pointers made (9), Morris Peterson (11/11-11/16) Most rebounds in a half (17, 1 st ), 1/16 vs. SEA CRUNCH TIME: Turning it up a notch is what the Hornets do in the final minutes of a close game overall, the Hornets are 10-4 in games decided by seven points or less in the final five minutes of those 14 games, the Hornets shoot 60 percent from the field and 47 percent from three-point range. CP AND BOBBY MAKE HISTORY: Chris Paul and Bobby Jackson were perfect, 1/11 vs. MIA CP3 hit all seven of his field goals for 16 points, while B Jax hit all nine of his field goals for 25 points it was the first time two teammates combined for 40+ points on perfect shooting since Gary Payton and Vincent Askew did it for SEA on 1/4/95 (42 points). BENCH, WE HAD A PROBLEM: The Hornets bench had been on fire prior to the 1/30 vs. GSW loss in the those previous nine games, the bench was averaging 36.3 points on 53 percent shooting ( FG), including a 48 percent clip from long distance ( PT FG), outscoring the opponent s bench in seven of the nine games on the flip side, the Hornets bench, albeit injury-riddled, was scored just nine points on 1/30. ACTION JACKSON: Bobby Jackson had one of his best games as a pro, 1/11 vs. MIA Jackson scored a season-high 25 points and he did it on perfect shooting (9-9 FG), including a franchise-record seven straight three s (7-7 3 PT FG) over the past four games, Jackson is averaging 13.5 points on 68 percent shooting (21-31 FG), including a 69 percent clip from three-point range ( PT FG). BLOCK PARTY: In addition to his increased rebounding and consistent scoring, David West has been blocking shots at a high number West has blocked 56 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 14 games of 20+ rebounds, including three this season Orlando s Dwight Howard and Denver s Marcus Camby have had 19 games of 20+ rebounds since the season, while Boston s Kevin Garnett has 13. THE MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER IN THE NBA? David West has been quietly having his best season as a pro, improving his rebounding and blocks numbers, while still being a consistent scorer...overall, his numbers rival any power forward in the NBA, but yet he still flies under the radar when people talk about the best power forwards in the NBA...that s ok with David, he just goes out and plays basketball and over the past nine games he has played in, he has been playing very well...he is averaging 21.6 points on 50 percent shooting and 9.3 rebounds over the last nine in addition, he has scored 20+ points in 12 of the last 17.

6 PLAYING ABOVE THE RIM: Tyson Chandler has long been a beast on the boards, but this season his offensive game is steadily improving over the last eight games TC has collected six double-doubles and is averaging 12.0 points on 65 percent shooting (42-65 FG) and 14.4 rebounds. 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 15-1 (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 42 of the 44 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 10 games of 13+ rebounds during the entire season, West had five games of 13+ rebounds West has had nine games of 20+ points and 10+ rebounds, last season he had eight. 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 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 12 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 DOUBLE-DOUBLES: Tyson Chandler and Chris Paul both collected double-doubles on the same night 16 times this season (15-1) 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. NBA ALL-STAR 2008 IN NOLA: The 57 th NBA All-Star Game will be played at the New Orleans Arena, home of the Hornets, on Sunday, 2/17 the All-Star Game will reach a worldwide television audience in more than 200 countries and will be broadcast in more than 40 languages this will be the first time the All-Star Game will be in New Orleans NBA Cares Community Caravan will partner with schools and community-based organizations in New Orleans and the surrounding areas featuring nearly 20 events in seven days In addition, the first NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, when over 2,500 members of the NBA family will take part in a variety of service projects throughout the city.

7 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. PLAYER BIOS: #12 HILTON ARMSTRONG C/F CONNECTICUT YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 2.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 10.7 mpg 10+ PTS: 2. 10/31 vs. SAC: Played 11 minutes, grabbing six rebounds and blocking a shot : Made his first start 11/21 vs. IND scored 10 points off the bench 11/9 vs. SAS, his first doubledigit 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. 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. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR D N P C D CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS PTS 17 at DET, 11/15/06 11 vs. PHO, 12/15 FGM 7 at DET, 11/15/06 5 vs. PHO, 12/15 FGA 13 vs. MEM, 12/22/06 7 vs. PHO, 12/15 3FGM None None 3FGA None None FTM 5 vs. MIL, 2/8/07 3 at POR, 11/7 FTA 6 Twice 5 at UTA, 11/21 OREB 5 at DET, 11/15/06 3 Twice DREB 7 at DAL, 11/25/06 5 at ATL, 11/30 TREB 9 at DET, 11/15/06 7 at ATL, 11/30 ASTS 2 Twice 2 Twice STLS 2 Twice 1 Eight Times BLKS 2 Three Times 3 vs. CHA, 1/18 MINS 29 at DET, 11/15/06 25 vs. IND, 11/21

8 #40 RYAN BOWEN F IOWA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 2.4 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 13.8 mpg 10/31 vs. SAC: DNP CD. CAREER HIGHS : Has scored in 10-consecutive games, all Hornets win, tying his season-best performance twice 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 season-best 20 minutes 11/17 at MIN four rebounds 11/16 at MEM 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. 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. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR #45 RASUAL BUTLER F/G LASALLE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 5.3 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 18.3 mpg 10+ PTS: 8 CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS 10/31 vs. SAC: Scored seven points on 3-of-5 shooting and had two assists and a block in 17 minutes. PTS 33 vs. CHI, 12/1/06 18 at DEN, 12/ : In the last six games, is 7-of-25 (.280) four triples 12/15 vs. PHO, scoring 12 points after going FGM 12 Three times 7 at SEA, 12/19 14-of-46 (.304) in a 10-game stretch, set season-highs in points (18), FGM (6), 3PM (4), 3PA (7), offensive FGA 24 vs. MIL, 11/14/04 17 at SEA, 12/19 3FGM 7 Twice 4 Three TImes rebounds (2), assists (3), blocked shots (2) and minutes (42) scored 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, 11/6 at 3FGA 12 Three times 9 Twice LAL. FTM 8 at ATL, 1/1/03 4 vs. SEA, 1/16 PERSONAL: Honored with the NBA Community Assist Award for January, 2007 participated in the FTA 10 at ATL, 1/1/03 4 Twice OREB 4 vs. POR, 2/15/06 2 Twice NBA s Basketball Without Borders in South Africa during summer of vs. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR #6 TYSON CHANDLER C DOMINGUEZ H.S. YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 12.1 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 bpg, 34.7 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: 3 30+PTS: 0 10/10: 25 20/10: 2 10/20: 2 20/20: 1 10+REB: 31 10/31 vs. SAC: Posted a double-double with 15 points and 13 boards blocked two shots went 3-of-4 on FT : Has failed to grab double-digit rebounds five times of the last 25 games has three 20-plus rebound games on the year 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. 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. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR SEASON HIGHS PTS 18 Twice 8 Twice FGM 7 Twice 4 vs. DEN, 1/28 FGA 12 vs. SEA 1/18/02 7 vs. DEN, 1/28 3FGM 1 14 Times N/A 3FGA 2 12 Times N/A FTM 6 Twice 2 vs. LAC, 1/25 FTA 7 Twice 2 vs. LAC, 1/25 OREB 8 Twice 3 Four Times DREB 8 Twice 3 vs. GSW, 1/30 TREB 12 Twice 5 vs. GSW, 1/30 ASTS 4 Four Times 2 Four Times STLS 7 at SAC 12/6/02 2 Four Times BLKS 3 Six Times 1 Five Times MINS 40 Twice 20 at MIN, 11/17 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 at DEN, 12/12 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 Twice 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 2 Five Times BLKS 7 Three times 4 at MEM, 11/16 MINS 50 vs. DAL, 12/1 50 vs. DAL, 12/1

9 #33 MELVIN ELY F/C FRESNO STATE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 4.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 13.3 mpg 10+ PTS: 5 10/10: 1 CAREER HIGHS 10/31 vs. SAC: Played 17 minutes, scoring four points and grabbing six boards : Missed the second half vs. GSW on 1/30 due to an upper respiratory infection 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 9/13. PERSONAL: Distant cousin of former Hornet Dale Ellis high-school teammate with Washington Redskin Antwaan Randle-El. vs. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR #1 ADAM HALUSKA G IOWA YEARS PRO: R AVERAGES: N/A : Scored 20 points off the bench 10/15 vs. IND went 3-for-3 from behind the three point arc against the Pacers had 12 points 10/9 vs. IND on 5-for-9 shooting, adding a steal and a block for the Hornets drafted with the 43 rd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft averaged 6.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 19.6 minutes over five games for the Hornets in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. COLLEGE: Averaged 16.1 points and 4.4 rebounds during his three years at Iowa, 20.5 points and 4.6 rebounds his senior season. PERSONAL: Got married on 7/21 to Carroll, Iowa native and longtime companion, Kendra Bengston participated in Boo at the Zoo to celebrate Halloween at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, passing out books and candy to children in attendance. vs. GSW I N A C T I V E vs. DEN I N A C T I V E at SAS I N A C T I V E vs. LAC I N A C T I V E vs. POR I N A C T I V E #8 BOBBY JACKSON G MINNESOTA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 7.1 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 19.5 mpg 10+ PTS: 10 10/31 vs. SAC: Scored two points, had two rebounds, two assists and two steals : Suffered a strained right hamstring 1/18 vs. CHA and has missed the last four contests hit 7-of-7 triples, setting a career high and a franchise record for most three-pointers made without a miss (third in NBA record books), 1/11 vs. MIA 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting 1/16 vs. SEA. PERSONAL: Has three daughters and one son his mother, Sarah, passed away after a lengthy battle with breast cancer in 1/2002 established the Bobby Jackson Foundation in 2/2004 in honor of his mother and dedicated to eradicating breast cancer through education, research and treatment programs. vs. GSW I N A C T I V E vs. DEN I N A C T I V E at SAS I N A C T I V E vs. LAC I N A C T I V E vs. POR I N A C T I V E 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 Three 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 Three Times MINS 42 Twice 24 vs. SEA, 1/16 CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS PTS 31 vs. LAC, 11/29/02 25 vs. MIA, 1/13 FGM 12 Twice 9 vs. MIA, 1/13 FGA 25 vs. PHI, 12/4/01 11 vs. MIN, 11/26 3FGM 7 vs. MIA, 1/13 7 vs. MIA, 1/13 3FGA 10 Three Times 7 vs. MIA, 1/13 FTM 9 vs. CHI, 11/16/04 6 vs. MIN, 11/26 FTA 11 vs. POR, 1/20/04 8 vs. MIN, 11/26 OREB 6 vs. PHI, 12/4/01 3 vs. SEA, 12/9 DREB 10 Three Times 7 at MEM, 11/16 TREB 13 Twice 8 at MEM, 11/16 ASTS 14 vs. BOS, 2/10/98 6 vs. SEA, 1/16 STLS 6 vs. CLE, 1/16/98 3 at MIN, 11/17 BLKS 2 vs. DEN, 3/21/02 1 vs. DET, 12/5 MINS 46 vs. MIL, 1/6/02 31 at MEM, 11/16

10 #2 JANNERO PARGO G ARKANSAS YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 7.5 ppg, 2.7 apg, 18.0 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: 1 CAREER HIGHS 10/31 vs. SAC: In 11 minutes, scored two points on a pair of free throws had three TOs : Four double-digit games in the last six made his fourth start of the year 1/30 vs. GSW 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 has dished out 66 assists in the last 22 appearances, compared to just 23 turnovers 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 8/8. 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. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR CHRIS PAUL G WAKE FOREST YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 20.8 ppg, 10.7 apg, 3.9 rpg, 2.6 spg, 37.5 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: PTS: PTS: 2 10+ASTS: 28 10/10: 29 20/10: 14 10/20: 1 10/10/10: 0 10/31 vs. SAC: Had a double-double with 22 points and 12 assists narrowly missed a triple-double with eight boards had three steals 7-of-8 FT : Has scored 15 or more points in 17 of the last 20 games NBA season-high seven steals 12/29 vs. CLE posted 28 points and 10 rebounds 1/5 at PHO, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Hornets to the win scored a career-high 43 pts, including a career-best five triples, and hit the game-winner in OT, 12/7 vs. MEM set a franchise record and career high with 21 assts, 11/6 at LAL. 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 upcoming film event, Black Magic. will be televised in primetime Sunday and Monday, March 16 and 17 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN vs. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR #9 MORRIS PETERSON F/G MICHIGAN STATE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 8.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 25.3 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: 4 10/31 vs. SAC: In his first game as a Hornet, had 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including three triples : Missed 1/30 vs. GSW due to a viral infection scored 11 points 1/25 vs. LAC, just his fourth double-digit performance in the last 16 games had 22 points, including five triples 1/5 at PHO tied a career-high with seven triples 12/19 at SEA, scoring 25 points scored 21 points 12/15 vs. PHO his first 20-plus point game since 11/14 vs. PHI 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 7/23. PERSONAL: Second cousin to former NBA player Jonathan Bender. vs. GSW I N A C T I V E vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR SEASON HIGHS PTS 34 vs. MIL, 3/26/04 24 vs. POR, 1/23 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 vs. SEA, 1/16 3FGA 12 vs. MIL, 3/26/04 6 vs. POR, 1/23 FTM 9 vs. CHI, 12/1/06 4 at MIN, 11/17 FTA 11 vs. CHI, 12/1/06 4 Three Times OREB 2 11 Times 2 vs. POR, 1/23 DREB 11 at GSW, 12/9/06 3 Twice TREB 12 at GSW, 12/9/06 3 vs. DET, 12/5 ASTS 9 Twice 7 Five Times STLS 3 Seven Times 3 at MEM, 12/26 BLKS 2 at CLE, 3/16/04 1 Three Times MINS 46 at SEA, 12/26/06 40 at DEN, 12/12 CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS PTS 43 vs. MEM, 12/7 43 vs. MEM, 12/7 FGM 17 at MEM, 12/26 17 at MEM, 12/26 FGA 27 vs. MEM, 12/7 27 vs. MEM, 12/7 3FGM 5 Twice 5 Twice 3FGA 8 at MEM, 12/26 8 at MEM, 12/26 FTM 14 at NYK, 1/21/06 10 vs. DAL, 12/1 FTA 17 at NYK, 1/21/06 12 at DEN, 11/4 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 7 Twice 7 vs. CLE, 12/29 BLKS 1 Nine times None MINS 49 vs. MEM, 12/7 49 vs. MEM, 12/7 CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS 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 vs. ORL, 11/19 TREB 14 vs. ATL, 4/8/05 7 Three 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 Three Times MINS 54 vs. NOH, 4/2/06 39 at PHO, 1/5

11 #16 PEJA STOJAKOVIC F/G SERBIA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 15.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 32.2 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: PTS: 1 10/10: 2 20/10: 1 10/31 vs. SAC: Scored 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting had four triples : Has hit 17-of-31 (.548) from three-point range in the last three games had his second double-double of the season 1/30 vs. GSW with 20 points and 10 boards hit on 7-of-7 from the 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 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 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 triples set a franchise record and career high with 10 three-pointers 11/6 vs. LAL, scoring 36 points on 12-of-21 shooting. PERSONAL: Spends off-season in Greece participated in the Read to Achieve kickoff event at the New Orleans Aquarium. vs. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR #11 MARCUS VINICIUS F BRAZIL YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 2.2 ppg, 5.3 mpg 10/31 vs. SAC: Inactive : Scored his first points of the season 12/22 vs. MIN, tying a career-best with four points saw first action of the PTS season, playing two minutes 11/17 at MIN. FGM FGA PERSONAL: Member of the Brazilian Men s Team at the 2007 FIBA Americas men s Championship participated in 3FGM the NBA s Basketball Without Borders in Sao Paulo, Brazil. opened a Brazilian steakhouse in New Orleans with his brother, they also operate many steakhouses in Brazil. 3FGA FTM 2 Twice vs. GSW D N P C D vs. DEN at SAS D N P C D vs. LAC vs. POR D N P C D CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS PTS 42 vs. CHA, 11/14/06 36 at LAL, 11/6 FGM 16 at LAC, 1/18/03 12 at LAL, 11/6 FGA 29 at TOR, 2/23/01 21 at LAL, 11/6 3FGM 10 at LAL, 11/6/07 10 at LAL, 11/6 3FGA 13 Three Times 13 at LAL, 11/6 FTM 14 Four Times 7 vs. SEA, 1/16 FTA 16 Twice 7 vs. SEA, 1/16 OREB 6 vs. GSW, 11/16/03 3 Twice DREB 14 at SEA, 1/30/03 10 vs. TOR, 12/31 TREB 17 vs. LAL, 11/16/00 10 vs. TOR, 12/31 ASTS 7 Six Times 5 at ATL, 11/30 STLS 6 vs. UTA, 12/28/03 3 vs. CHA, 1/18 BLKS 2 Six Times 1 Four Times MINS 56 at TOR, 2/23/01 45 vs. DAL, 12/1 CAREER HIGHS 4 Three times 1 Seven times 2 Five times 1 Three times 1 Seven times FTA 2 Three time OREB 1 Twice DREB 3 Twice TREB 3 Twice ASTS 2 at SEA, 12/26/06 STLS 1 vs. PHX, 4/6/07 BLKS 1 at LAC 4/18 MINS 18 Twice #30 DAVID WEST F XAVIER YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 19.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.3 bpg, 36.5 mpg 10+ PTS: PTS: PTS: 4 40+PTS: 1 10/10: 19 20/10: 9 10/31 vs. SAC: Had 17 points and eight rebounds and set a career-high with six assists 2 blocked shots : Has scored 19 or more points in 14 of the last 18 games 19 points and 11 boards 1/16 vs. SEA set career-highs in points (40), FGM (17) and FGA (29) and also hit the game-winning shot in overtime 11/16 at MEM 34 points 11/7 at POR and also had 18 rebounds. PERSONAL: Is an avid boxing fan and boxes in the off-season. vs. GSW vs. DEN at SAS vs. LAC vs. POR CAREER HIGHS SEASON HIGHS PTS 40 at MEM, 11/16 40 at MEM, 11/16 FGM 17 at MEM, 11/16 17 at MEM, 11/16 FGA 29 at MEM, 11/16 29 at MEM, 11/16 3FGM 2 at LAL, 11/6/07 2 at LAL, 11/6 3FGA 2 10 times 2 Three Times FTM 10 Twice 8 Three Times FTA 13 vs. LAC, 4/10/07 10 at ATL, 11/30 OREB 9 vs. MIL, 2/8/07 8 at POR, 11/7 DREB 13 at MIL, 12/23/05 13 Twice TREB 19 vs. MIL, 2/8/07 18 at POR, 11/7 ASTS 6 Three Times 6 Twice STLS 5 vs. SAC, 1/13/06 3 Four Times BLKS 5 at SEA, 12/19 5 at SEA, 12/19 MINS 50 vs. SEA, 4/4/07 47 vs. DAL, 12/1