HORNETS STARTERS ROUND ONE SERIES SCHEDULE. Player Quick Hits. PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Peja Stojakovic (stoy-ak-o-vich), Rasual Butler (rah-sue-uhl).

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1 New Orleans Hornets (0-2, 49-33) at Denver Nuggets (2-0, 54-28) 2009 NBA Playoffs Round One, Game Three Home Game One New Orleans Arena New Orleans, La. Saturday, April 25, :00 p.m. CDT Radio: FM KMEZ; La Fabulosa 830 AM Television: ESPN Name 16 PEJA STOJAKOVIC F DAVID WEST 6 F TYSON CHANDLER C RASUAL BUTLER 3 G CHRIS PAUL G HORNETS STARTERS Player Quick Hits AVERAGES: 13.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.2 apg 15.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg 17 points, including four three s in Game 2 at DEN. 13 points, two rebounds, and one assist in Game 1 at DEN. Has hit seven three s in two games in DEN series. Selected by Sacramento in the first found (14 th overall) of the 1996 NBA Draft on June 26, 1996 acquired from Indiana in exchange for the draft rights to Andrew Betts on July 12, AVERAGES: 21.0 ppg, 8.5, rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.9 bpg 16.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.0 bpg 21 points and 10 rebounds in Game 2 at DEN. 12 points, six rebounds, two steals and one assists in Game 1 at DEN. 34 points and seven rebounds 4/15 at SAS. Selected by New Orleans in the first round (18 th overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft on June 26, AVERAGES: 8.8 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 1.2 bpg 6.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.0 spg Had 15 double-doubles this season. Seven points and 11 rebounds in Game 2 at DEN. Six points, five rebounds and one steal in Game 1 at DEN. 10 points and three rebounds after missing 15 games with an inflamed left ankle 4/15 at SAS. Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round (second overall) of the 2001 NBA Draft on June 14, 2001 acquired from Chicago in exchange for P.J. Brown and J.R. Smith on July 14, AVERAGES: 11.2 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.9 apg 10.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.0 bpg 12 points in Game 2 at DEN. Eight points, two rebounds and one block in Game 1 at DEN. Six three s in two games of DEN series. Started 74 games. Selected by the Miami Heat in 2002 in the second round (53rd 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: 22.8 ppg, 11.0 apg, 5.5 rpg, 2.8 spg 17.5 ppg, 12.0 apg, 4.5 rpg, 1.0 spg 14 points and 13 assists in Game 2 at DEN. Four Player of the Week and two Player of the Month honors. Led NBA in assists and steals. Sixth in Defensive Player of the Year voting. 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, PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Peja Stojakovic (stoy-ak-o-vich), Rasual Butler (rah-sue-uhl). ROUND ONE SERIES SCHEDULE Game Date Day Site Time/Result TV/Score 1 Apr. 19 Sun DEN L Apr. 22 Wed DEN L Apr. 25 Sat NOH 12:00 p.m. ESPN 4 Apr. 27 Mon NOH 7:30 p.m. NBATV 5* Apr. 29 Wed DEN TBD TBD 6* May 1 Fri NOH TBD TBD 7* May 3 Sun DEN TBD TBD *If necessary RECENT TRANSACTIONS: 12/10: Acquired Antonio Daniels from Washington and a future second-round draft pick (from Memphis) in exchange for Mike James (sent to Washington). 1/21: Signed Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract. 1/30: Released Anthony Tolliver. 2/17: Acquired Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox, and the draft rights of Devon Hardin from Oklahoma City in exchange for Tyson Chandler. 2/18: Tyson Chandler returned to New Orleans after Oklahoma City rescinded trade for Joe Smith, Chris Wilcox, and draft rights to Devon Hardin. Injuries: none. 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. AT A GLANCE: HORNETS VS. NUGGETS Overall: At Home: At Denver: Hornets biggest win: 24 ( at New Orleans on Jan. 28, 2008) Hornets biggest loss: 26 ( at Denver on March 6, 1990) Hornets last win at home: on January 28, 2009 Hornets last loss at home: on March 25, 2009 Hornets last win on the road: on November 27, 2008 Hornets last loss on the road: on January 3, 2009 Current Streak: L1 Home: L1 Road: L Hornets Regular Season Records RECORD HOME ROAD OVERTIME OVERALL SW DIVISION WESTERN EASTERN

2 2009 NBA PLAYOFFS ROUND ONE HORNETS vs. NUGGETS: GAME RECAPS GAME TWO - New Orleans 93, Denver 108 April 22, 2009 Pepsi Center Hornets High Scorer: West 21 Nuggets High Scorer: Billups 31 Hornets High Rebounder: Chandler 11 Nuggets High Rebounder: Nenê 8 Hornets High Assists: Paul 13 Nuggets High Assists: Anthony 9 Score By Quarter FINAL Hornets Nuggets Chauncey Billups scored a game-high 31 points (8-15 FG, 4-6 3PT, FT) for Denver Billups has yet to commit a turnover in the post-season. Denver scored 23 points off 17 New Orleans turnovers. Carmelo Anthony (9) and Kenyon Martin (6) both recorded a playoff career high for assists. Each team had five players score in double figures. Denver led by 23 midway through the fourth quarter. New Orleans was 19-of-32 (59.4% ) in the second half while Denver shot 23-of-43 (53.5% ) from the floor. New Orleans was held to just 5-of-20 (25% ) in the second quarter while Denver was 10-of-22 (45.5% ) from the field in the period. GAME ONE New Orleans 84, Denver 113 April 19, 2009 Pepsi Center Hornets High Scorer: Paul 21 Nuggets High Scorer: Billups 36 Hornets High Rebounder: West 6 Nuggets High Rebounder: Nenê 14 Hornets High Assists: Paul 11 Nuggets High Assists: Billups 8 Score By Quarter FINAL Hornets Nuggets Chauncey Billups scored a playoff career-high 36 points, including connecting on 8-of-9 three point field goals the eight three-pointers was a Nuggets playoff record, and was a Hornets playoff record for opponents. Denver s bench out-scored New Orleans J.R. Smith (19), Chris Andersen (9), and Linas Kleiza (13) combined for all 41 points for the Nuggets. Denver (38-of-75, 50.7% ) out-shot New Orleans (29-of-78, 37.2% ). Nenê recorded a playoff career-high 14 rebounds, while Chris Andersen recorded a playoff career-high in points (9) and blocks (4). Denver was 11-of-18 (61.1% ) in the third quarter, led by Chauncey Billups 18 points (5-7 FG, 5-4 3PT, 4-4 FT) in the period, while holding New Orleans to just 6-of-17 (35.3% ) in the quarter SEASON SERIES RECAP New Orleans 88, Denver 101 March 25, 2009 New Orleans Arena Hornets High Scorer: Paul 19 Nuggets High Scorer: Anthony 29 Hornets High Rebounder: West 8 Nuggets High Rebound: Andsersen 9 Hornets High Assists: Paul 13 Nuggets High Assists: Billups 6 Score By Quarter FINAL Nuggets Hornets Hornets vs. Nuggets All-Time Record Record 2-2 Home Record 16-9 Away Record Last 5 Games (reg. season) 2-3 Last 10 Games (reg. season) 5-5 The crowd of 17,274 marked the 19 th sell-out of the season at New Orleans Arena. Carmelo Anthony scored 13 of Denver s 28 first quarter points. Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups combined to score 55 of Denver s 101 points. The Denver win marks the first win on the road against the Hornets since Apr. 13, 2007 at the Ford Center, the team s last game in Oklahoma City. New Orleans committed a season-high 19 turnover for the third time, leading to 18 Denver points. Denver held New Orleans to just 11-of-32 shooting (34.4% ) in the second half. New Orleans 94, Denver 81 January 28, 2009 New Orleans Arena Hornets High Scorer: Stojakovic 26 Nuggets High Scorer: Martin 22 Hornets High Rebounder: Posey 9 Nuggets High Rebounder: Martin/Nenê/Smith/Petro 6 Hornets High Assists: Paul 10 Nuggets High Assists: Carter 6 Score By Quarter FINAL Nuggets Hornets Peja Stojakovic tied a season-high for the second consecutive game with 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arch. After missing the previous three games (DNP-CD) Devin Brown scored a season-high 18 points of 6-of-7 shooting, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arch. New Orleans scored a season-high 42 bench points, while limiting Denver to only 13 points from their reserves. New Orleans shot 56.3% in the fourth quarter (9-16 FG) while holding Denver to 35% (7-20 FG) in the final frame.

3 New Orleans 100, Denver 105 January 3, 2009 Pepsi Center Hornets High Scorer: Paul 30 Nuggets High Scorer: Anthony 22 Hornets High Rebounder: West 8 Nuggets High Rebounder: Anthony 7 Hornets High Assists: Paul 11 Nuggets High Assists: Billups 6 Score By Quarter FINAL Hornets Nuggets Hornets trailed by as many as 26, including an 18-point deficit at halftime. Chris Paul scored 19 of his game-high 30 points in the second half. Tyson Chandler did not play as he served a one-game suspension. The Nuggets led midway through the third quarter before New Orleans rallied. The Hornets outscored the Nuggets 20-6 to end the third, then scored the first nine points of the fourth to cut it with 9:31 left. New Orleans 105, Denver 101 November 27, 2008 Pepsi Center Hornets High Scorer: Paul 22 Nuggets High Scorer: Smith 32 Hornets High Rebounder: West 8 Nuggets High Rebounder: Andersen 8 Hornets High Assists: Paul 10 Nuggets High Assists: Carter 8 Score By Quarter FINAL Hornets Nuggets New Orleans scored 23 points off 16 Denver turnovers. Denver out-scored New Orleans on the fast break Denver s bench, led by J.R. Smith s 32 points, out-scored New Orleans bench Chris Paul scored 13 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter. New Orleans closed the game on a 7-3 run to seal the victory. HORNETS-NUGGETS CONNECTIONS.. Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony were teammates on the U.S. Men s Basketball team that captured gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. J.R. Smith played for the Hornets from In 131 games, Smith averaged 9.2 points in 21.7 minutes per game. Chris Andersen played for the Hornets from , and again in In 106 games, Andersen averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game. James Posey and Ryan Bowen both played for the Denver Nuggets. Posey appeared in 261 games for Denver from , and averaged 9.4 points and 5.1 rebounds in 28.4 minutes per game Bowen appeared in 298 games from , and averaged 3.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game. Devin Brown appeared in three games for the Nuggets during the season, averaging 6.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. Sean Marks and Anthony Carter were teammates in Miami from , and then again in San Antonio during the season. Byron Scott coached Kenyon Martin in New Jersey from Nuggets Vice President of Player Personnel Rex Chapman played for the Hornets from in 220 career games Chapman averaged 16.2 points, 2.9 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per game. PLAYOFF NOTES: Four out of five Hornet starters hit for double-digits in Game 2 at DEN Chris Paul (14 points, 13 assists) and David West (21 points, 10 rebounds) registered double-doubles, while Peja Stojakovic had 17 points and Rasual Butler turned in his first double-digit playoff performance as a Hornet with 12 points. Tyson Chandler finished with a game-high 11 rebounds, including four offensive boards, in Game 2 at DEN. James Posey scored 12 points off the bench in Game 2, his first double-digit performance in the playoffs as a Hornet. Chris Paul scored a team-best 21 points and had 11 assists in Game 1at DEN Paul hit on 2-of-5 from three-point range, tying a careerbest for 3PM. The Hornets hit nine three-pointers in Game 1 and Game 2 at DEN, just one shy of the playoff record the record of 10 has been achieved twice, most recently, vs. SAS, 5/5/08. Chris Paul has scored in double-digits in all 14 career playoff appearances and had double-digit assists in 10 of 13 post-season games. Chris Paul has at least one steal in all but two playoff games (Game 3 at DAL, 4/25/08; Game 2 at DEN, 4/22/09) with 30 career playoff steals, he ranks third in the Hornets playoff record book. David has scored in double figures in 14-straight post-season games dating back to last season and 35-consecutive contests including the regular season. Peja Stojakovic registered 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting, including three triples in Game 1 at DEN. Peja Stojakovic has hit 50 percent or better from three-point range in 11 out of 14 playoff games as a Hornet. Under Byron Scott, the Hornets have held a lead in all 14 playoff games. Rasual Butler played in his first playoff game since 6/6/05, scoring eight points on 3-of-6 shooting and had two rebounds in Game 1 vs. DEN. Sean Marks played in his second career playoff game, scoring two points and grabbing three rebounds in Game 1 vs. DEN. Hilton Armstrong registered a career playoff-high two steals in Game 1 at DEN. Chris Paul (324 points) and David West (327 points) both rank in the top five in career playoff points scored the duo surpassed Elden Campbell (300 points) and Alonzo Mourning (302 points) Jamal Mashburn ranks third with 348 career playoff points. Chris Paul ranks fourth in Hornets playoff history, averaging 23.1 points per game, and first with 11.4 assists per game. David West moved to third all-time in Hornets playoff history with 121 field goals made, passing Jamal Mashburn who hit 118 career playoff field goals. Tyson Chandler ranks first in the Hornets playoff record book, hitting on 62.3% from the field.

4 HORNETS PLAYOFF RECORDS BROKEN IN 2009: The Nuggets scored 113 points, which set a new record for opponent team highs, eclipsing the mark of 112 set at BOS on 4/29/93. Chauncey Billups eight three-pointers marked an all-time playoff opponent individual high, besting the previous record of six, set by Manu Ginobili at SAS on 5/15/08. The Hornets made just one steal 4/22/09 at DEN, marking an all-time team low the previous low was 2, set twice, most recently at DAL on 4/25/08. Denver turned the ball over just six times 4/22/09 in Game 2, tying the previous all-time opponent low set at MIA, 5/4/04. THREE-POINT BARRAGE: Peja Stojakovic and Rasual Butler combined to hit on 8-of-10 from three-point range in Game 2 at DEN the duo combined for a total of 29 points as Butler hit for 12 points his first double-digit playoff performance as a Hornet in the third quarter, Stojakovic and Butler hit on 4-of-4 from long range. CONTINUING THE TREND FROM 2008 S ROUND 2: In the Hornets 2008 Round 2 match-up with the Spurs, the home team won by an average of 18.7 points over the first six games the Hornets defeated the Spurs by margins of 19, 18, and 22 points, while the Spurs won their home contests against the Hornets by 11, 20 and 19 points. PAUL DOING IT ALL: Chris Paul ended the second round with a stat line of 18 points and 14 assists Paul either made or assisted on 54 percent of his team s field goals during this year s playoffs, the highest percentage for any player in NBA history through the first nine postseason games of his career the next-highest percentages through their first nine playoff games belong to LeBron James (49.2% in 2006) and Bob Cousy (48.8% from 1951 to 1953). THREE ROUTS: The Hornets three wins over the Spurs in Round 2 during the 2008 playoffs were routs the Hornets defeated the Spurs by margins of 19, 18, and 22 points over the last 12 seasons, only one team defeated San Antonio by at least 18 points even twice in the same playoff series: the Lakers, with wins by 39 and 29 points in the 2001 Western Conference Finals. ANOTHER 30/10 GAME: Chris Paul 30 points and 12 assists in the Hornets Game Two win over the Spurs on 5/5/08 he s the first player in 13 years to score at least 30 points and record 10-or-more assists in a postseason game against San Antonio the last player to do that was Houston s Sam Cassell on May 30, 1995 over the last two regular seasons only one player had a 30/10 (points/assists) versus the Spurs and he did it in an overtime game: Baron Davis (34 and 14) on January 7, NOT BAD FOR HIS FIRST SERIES: Chris Paul capped a historic playoff debut series with a triple double in the Hornets win, eliminating the Mavericks from the NBA s postseason Paul averaged 12.0 assists in the five-game series, the second-highest mark in NBA history by a player in his first postseason series the record is 13.0 by Kevin Johnson in 1989 over the last 20 years, the only other players to post a triple-double in their playoff series were LeBron James (2006) and Steve Francis (2004). PAUL CAN BALL: Chris Paul was simply amazing in the first two games of the 2008 playoffs Paul had 32 points and 17 assists on 4/22/08 vs. DAL, in his second career postseason game, after having 35 points and 10 assists on Saturday, in his playoff debut Chicago s Derrick Rose became the only other player besides Paul to achieve the feat in his first career playoff game (Game 1 vs. BOS on 4/18/09) Paul is still the first player in NBA history with at least 30 points and 10 assists in each of his first two career playoff games and he s also the first to total 67 points and 27 assists in his first two career playoff games. ON MJ S FOOTSTEPS: Chris Paul s two straight games with at least 30 points and 10 assists in Game 1 and 2 vs. DAL during the 2008 playoffs put him in very elite category Michael Jordan is the only NBA player to have had three straight games with at least 30 and 10 in the playoffs Paul tied several other players at two straight games, a list that includes Oscar Robertson, Steve Nash and Kevin Johnson. HORNETS WERE: 39-3 when leading after the third quarter 33-9 when the Hornets shot 35% or better from three-point range 28-5 when scoring 100+ points 21-2 when five or more players scored in double digits 20-6 when the Hornets bench outscored their opponent s bench 26-9 when making more three-point field goals than their opponent 23-8 when making eight or more three-pointers 18-4 when Rasual Butler and Peja Stojakovic scored in double-figures 8-2 with David West scored 30 or more points when Rasual Butler scored in double-figures when Rasual Butler was in the starting line-up DID YOU KNOW? TEAM The Hornets won seven games in the 2008 playoffs that is the most in one postseason in franchise history New Orleans has never advanced past the conference semifinals. The Hornets are one of seven current franchises never to make the Finals (Clippers, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Raptors, Bobcats). Byron Scott won three NBA titles as a player he has been to the Finals twice as a coach, but has not won. With the win over DAL 4/12, the Hornets won the regular season series over the Mavs, 3-1 it marked the first time since (2-0) that the Hornets won the season series with Dallas. New Orleans outshot the Mavericks, 55.6% to 42.5%...it is the fourth time in the last eight games that New Orleans has outshot its opponent.

5 The Hornets attempted just 12 free throws 4/8 vs. PHO, connecting on nine of them when attempting 15 or fewer free throws, the Hornets are 1-9, the lone win was 1/2 at POR.the Hornets have averaged just 12.7 trips to the line in the last three games. The loss to PHO on 4/8 marked the first time the Suns have defeated the Hornets since 4/6/07 and snapped a six-game New Orleans win streak in the series. With the overtime win over MIA on 4/7, the Hornets clinched a spot in the playoffs for the second-straight season it will mark the 11 th appearance for the Hornets in the playoffs it was New Orleans second-straight win at MIA after losing the previous five match-ups with the Heat on their home floor. The win over MIA also marked the first overtime win for the Hornets this season the Hornets dropped two overtime contests this season 2/20 at LAL and 4/15 at SAS. The Hornets finished the month of March with an 11-5 record it marks the 13 th time in franchise history, the Hornets have had 10 or more wins in a month. Over the last 20 games, New Orleans has reached 100 points six times, including four performances of 85 points or less. The Hornets finished after the All-Star break, including a 10-4 mark at home. The Hornets allowed just seven (11/19 vs. SAC; 12/23 vs. LAL; 1/12 vs. NYK; 1/19 vs. IND; 2/4 vs. CHI; 4/5 vs. UTA; 4/8 vs. PHO) of 41 opponents to score 100 or more points at the New Orleans Arena, as those seven games account for six of New Orleans 13 home losses. The Hornets sold out 22 games during the regular season (11 of the last 13), eclipsing last year s total New Orleans sold out 13 regularseason games last year and also registered sellouts in all seven home playoff games in INDIVIDUAL Chris Paul finished with just nine points and seven assists 4/13 at HOU, the first time this season he s been held to single digits in both categories. Chris Paul, David West and Peja Stojakovic combined for 75 of the Hornets 100 points 4/8 vs. PHO in the game 4/10 at DAL, West and Paul scored 62 of the Hornets 92 points. Chris Paul had 25 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and six steals 4/7 at MIA it s the third time this season he s had at least that many of each in a game no one else has done that since Jason Kidd in 2003 Paul led the Hornets in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. David West hit 4-of-5 shots in overtime scoring eight of the Hornets 14 points, after going 4-for-17 in regulation for 12 points West has scored 20 or more points in eight of the last 10 games. After 14-straight games with 10 or more points, Butler has hit for double-digits in five of the last 11 games. Chris Paul has averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 11.2 assists and 2.87 steals, while shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 145-for-159 (91.2 percent) from the line in the last 23 games Paul has scored 25 or more points 16 times in the last 23 contests. David West has plus point games and the Hornets hold a 20-8 record when he does so West put together a string of four-straight games with 28 or more points and 10 rebounds, the first time a Hornet has done so. Peja Stojakovic now has 1,571 career three-pointers, ranking him into fourth all-time in the NBA record book Stojakovic is behind Dale Ellis who ranks third with 1,719 career three-pointers made. Peja Stojakovic has hit five or more triples in a game 69 times in his career and 25 times since joining the Hornets. Chris Paul has at least one steal in 284 of 310 career games (including playoffs) he has a steal in 272 of 298 regular season games. Chris Paul, James Posey and David West all played for the late Skip Prosser during their collegiate careers. QUICK HITS: HORNETS VS. NUGGETS - In four games against Denver, Chris Paul has averaged 20.8 points, 11.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 steals, while Hilton A rmstrong has averaged10.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. - In three games against Denver, David West has averaged18.0 points and 8.0 rebounds, while Peja Stojakovic has recorded 20.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.. - In four games against New Orleans, J.R. Smith averaged 21.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists, while Chauncey Billups averaged 16.0 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.0 rebounds, and Kenyon Martin averaged 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.. - Carmelo Anthony averaged 25.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.7 steals in three games against New Orleans. - Byron Scott is (.357) all-time versus the Nuggets George Karl is (.500) all-time against the Hornets. The Nuggets have lost seven consecutive postseason series, tied for the longest active streak in the NBA (Rockets). - The Nuggets have not advanced past the first round of the postseason since The Nuggets are the only active former ABA franchise never to win a title in the ABA or NBA. - Carmelo Anthony has never won a postseason series (0-5). - George Karl has taken five franchises to the postseason. Only Larry Brown has done it with more teams (seven). - The Nuggets have not won a playoff series since stunning the Sonics in the first round in 1994 as the No. 8 seed. REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD: Chris Paul, Rasual Butler, Peja Stojakovic, David West and Tyson Chandler started 4/15 at SAS, the first time since 3/2 at PHI that the Hornets primary starting line-up has been in-tact the Hornets have a 19-6 record when Paul, Butler, Stojakovic, West and Chandler start. CP3 VS. CHAUNCEY: Chris Paul and Chauncey Billups have faced off eight times in the regular season against one another with Billups leading the series, 6-2 in those meetings Billups has averaged 19.5 points, 6.9 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals, while Paul has averaged 19.5 points, 10.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals. LOOKING FOR THE UPSET: Since , only four times has the seventh seed upset the two seed in the opening round of the playoffs below are the series in which these occurred Seattle over Dallas West Golden State over Utah West Golden State over San Antonio West New York over Miami East 3-2

6 LOOKING TO IMPROVE GAME-BY-GAME: Despite the loss in Game 2 at DEN, the Hornets saw improvements in a number of categories. Category Game 1 Game 2 Point differential Rebounding differential Hornets FG % 37.2% 45.9% Hornets 3FG% 42.9% 56.3% Defensive Rebounds BEST TWO-YEAR WINNING PERCENTAGE: With marks of and over the past two seasons, Byron Scott has tied Dave Cowens for the best consecutive-season winning percentage in franchise history. Head Coach Seasons Winning Pct. Dave Cowens (.640) Byron Scott (.640) SCOTT JOINS ELITE GROUP: With the Hornets win 4/12 vs. DAL, Byron Scott became the third Hornets coach in franchise History to win 200 games.scott is now eight games away from passing Paul Silas as the winningest coach in franchise history. Head Coach Years Wins Paul Silas Allan Bristow Byron Scott 2004-Present 200 FINDING A CENTERPIECE: The Hornets have started five different centers this season below are the Hornets results broken down by each player. CENTER GAMES STARTED W-L WINNING PCT Chandler Armstrong Marks Ely West PAUL, WEST CARRY HORNETS DOWN THE STRETCH: Chris Paul and David West scored 55.8% of the Hornets points in the month of April below is a game-by-game breakdown of the All-Stars numbers compared to New Orleans total points. Points in April PPG (reg. season) Paul/West Hornets STREAK OF WINNING MONTHS=OVER: Prior to April, the Hornets have an NBA-best streak of 14-straight consecutive winnings months New Orleans is 3-5 in April, marking the end of the streak. KIDD VS. PAUL: Jason Kidd and Chris Paul have gone head-to-head 11 times in an NBA game with Paul leading the series, 6-5 Paul has outpointed Kidd, and out-dished him, , in those 11 games. LEADING THE WAY: Chris Paul led the Hornets with 31 points, 17 assists and nine rebounds 4/12 vs. DAL it was the third 30-point, 15-assist game by Paul since his rookie season only Baron Davis and Dwyane Wade have registered three games of that caliber since Paul entered the league in ONE OF THE NBA S BEST DUOS: Chris Paul and David West finished the regular season averaging a combined 43.8 points per game, ranking them fifth among the league s top duos. 1. LeBron James and Mo Williams Cleveland 46.2 ppg 2. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol LA Lakers 45.7 ppg 3. Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry Dallas 45.5 ppg 4. Dwyane Wade and Michael Beasley Miami 44.1 ppg 5. Chris Paul and David West New Orleans 43.8 ppg CP3 VS. NASH: Steve Nash had 24 points and 13 assists while Chris Paul had 29 points and 16 assists 4/8 as the Suns defeated the Hornets it marked the first NBA game in over two years in which two players had at least 24 points and 13 assists in the same game it last happened on March 23, 2007, in Oakland: Baron Davis for the Warriors (34 points, 15 assists) and Gilbert Arenas for the Wizards (29 points, 13 assists). RACKING UP THE MINUTES: Chris Paul, David West and Rasual Butler played significant minutes in the last 12 games of the regular season West has averaged 42.3 minutes per game, while Paul is averaging 41.0 minutes in the last 12 Rasual Butler, who averaged a career-high 31.9 minutes on the season, averaged 39.0 minutes in the last 12 contests.

7 SUAL CLUTCH IN THE FOURTH FROM LONG RANGE: Rasual Butler s 3-point field goal with no time remaining tied the game, and the Hornets went on to defeat the Heat in overtime Butler s name doesn t appear among the NBA s top 10 in 3-point field goal percentage, but he has been terrific in the fourth quarter Butler has connected on over 40 percent of his fourth-quarter 3-point attempts, the highest percentage among the nine heavy-duty 3-point shooters who have made at least 45 fourth-quarter 3s. THE TRIP OF CP AND DWEST: David West and Chris Paul dominated the Hornets most recent road trip (at SAC, at LAC, at GSW), combining for 59.3 of New Orleans points per game during the three-game span West, who tied a career-high with 40 points 3/31 at SAC, led the Hornets with 30.0 points per game on 51.4% from the field, as well as hitting on 94.1% of FTs and averaging 8.7 rebounds Paul, who matched his careerbest with 43 points 4/3 at GSW, averaged 29.3 points on 54.8%shooting, as well as averaging 12.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 steals. SUAL IS THE HORNETS COMEBACK KID: Rasual Butler enjoyed a career-best season, averaging 11.2 points on the year, as well as career-high 3.3 rebounds per game he played 2,613 minutes, surpassing his previous career-best 2,223 minutes set during the campaign Butler has played in all 82 games for New Orleans, including 74 starts last season, he played in 51 games, including eight starts, however, was on the inactive list or registered a DNP-CD for the final 23 games of the year (32 games total) last season, Butler averaged 4.9 points and 2.0 rebounds, turning in just 10 double-digit games (zero 20+ point games) this season, Butler has posted double figures 48 times, including eight 20-plus point games and one 30-plus point performance. PEJA POINTS = HORNETS WINS When Peja Stojakovic fails to reach double-digits in scoring, the Hornets have a mark of 5-15, and, in turn are when Stojakovic scores 10 or more points Stojakovic has hit the 15-point mark 24 times, in which New Orleans has a 15-9 record. 25/15 FOR CP: Chris Paul scored 31 points and had 17 assists 4/12 vs. DAL it was the 11 th time in the last two seasons that Paul had at least 25 points and 15 assists in the same game that s three more 25-point/15-assist game than all other NBA players combined have recorded over the last two seasons Deron Williams and Dwyane Wade (2 each) are the only other players with more than one such game since the start of the season. WEST AND PAUL DOMINATE DURING MARCH: David West turned a season-best month and Chris Paul had his second-best month of the season to lead the Hornets to an 11-5 record during the month of March below is a breakdown of their individual statistics Paul s numbers earned him Western Conference Player of the Month accolades for the second time this season and fourth time (most of any Hornet in franchise history). G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF REB APG SPG BPG PPG WEST PAUL 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 is the only player in NBA history to lead the NBA in assists in steals in consecutive seasons. Paul was one of two players to record six triple-doubles this season (LeBron James 7). Paul scored 20 or more points and had 10 or more assists 35 times this season 16 career games with at least 30 points and 10 assists. Paul had double-digit assists in 53 of 78 games this season he registered 15 games with 15 or more assists; a league-best. Chris Paul registered 26 points, 10 assists and five steals 3/18 vs. MIN, his fourth such game of the season only two other players have achieved that feat in the course of one season since 1986 Michael Jordan registered five such games during the campaign, while John Stockon had four performances of the same caliber during the season. With Chris Paul s stat line of 30 points, 14 assists, and six steals 4/1 at LAC, Paul becomes the fourth player in NBA history to reach all of those statistical levels in a non-overtime game the other three players were Ray Williams (1983), Michael Jordan (1989), and Gary Payton (2000). Chris Paul had 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 those totals 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 Paul s 30+ point, 15+ assist and zero turnover performance was the first since John Stockton had 33 points, 15 assists and no Tos on 12/28/89. 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 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 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 secondfastest 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. Paul hit the 5,000-point mark 1/31 vs. San Antonio, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to score 5,000 points and dish out 2,500 assists in the first four years of their career Oscar Robertson, Isiah Thomas, Tim Hardaway, Kevin Johnson and Norm Nixon are the other five players to do so. 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 Chris Paul has averaged 12.4 assists in 14 career games against Los Angeles, the highest in NBA history against the Lakers. WINNING SEASON IN THE BOOKS: With the win at MIL on 3/13, New Orleans captured their second-straight winning season the Hornets have had four 40-win seasons since moving to New Orleans. Year Wins

8 HORNETS DON T CAPITALIZE ON BIG GAME BY PAUL: The Hornets lost to the Rockets 3/16, despite 29 points and 11 assists from Chris Paul Before Monday New Orleans had won 12 of the last 13 home games in which Paul had at least 25 points and 10 assists The Hornets 84 points on Monday were their fewest in a game in which Paul had at least 25 points and 10 assists, home or away. HORNETS VERSION OF THE CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION: With Tyson Chandler back in the line-up after an injury, Chris Paul has one of his favorite targets back on the floor after leading the NBA in alley-oops last season, Paul and Chandler are at it again, leading the league with 65 alley-oops, ahead of the next-best tandem in Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo (39) last season Paul and Chandler led the NBA with 106 alleyoops, more than 60 ahead of the next closest duo in the league in OVERTIME WIN STREAK SNAPPED: The overtime loss 2/20 at LAL marked the first loss in extra periods for the Hornets in 13 tries dating back to the season, the Hornets won an NBA-record 13 overtime games in a row their last OT loss was 12/9/05 at POR prior to the game against the Lakers, the Hornets were the only team that had yet to play an overtime contest during the season. Seasons Team Win streak Hornets Hawks Spurs Bucks 10 SIXTH TRIPLE-DOUBLE FOR CP3: Chris Paul recorded his sixth triple-double of the season 3/11 at WAS, his first since Jan. 26 vs. PHI Paul recorded 30 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds against the Wizards. SWEEP OR BE SWEPT: Below is a breakdown of the Hornets season series with NBA counterparts. (6) Swept by (6)-sweep (6) TEAMS SWEPT SWEPT BY SPLIT WON-NON-SWEEP LOST-NON-SWEEP New Jersey (2-0) Atlanta (0-2) Charlotte (1-1) Minnesota (2-1) L.A. Lakers (1-3) Oklahoma City (4-0) Boston (0-2) Cleveland (1-1) Memphis (3-1) Houston (1-3) Philadelphia (2-0) Chicago (0-2) Orlando (1-1) Sacramento (3-1) Detroit (2-0) New York (0-2) Portland (2-2) Phoenix (2-1) Indiana (2-0) Utah (0-3) Denver (2-2) Dallas (3-1) Toronto (2-0) Golden State (2-2) Washington (2-0) San Antonio (2-2) Milwaukee (2-0) L.A. Clippers (3-0) Miami (2-0) WINNING RECORD AFTER THE ALL-STAR BREAK: New Orleans finished with a record following the all-star break this season, after heading into the All-Star break with an above-.500 record for the 12 th time in franchise history historically, the Hornets fare better following the All-Star festivities than during the first half of the season the team has seen an improvement in their record in the second half of 16 of 20 seasons (no All-Star Weekend in ), with a (.480) all-time record before the break and a (.521) all-time record following the break the best record in franchise history heading into the break is last season s mark (previous was (.646) during the season), while the worst record was 8-37 (.178) during the season. PAUL, WEST HELP WESTERN ALL-STARS TO WIN: Chris Paul and David West both made their second-straight appearance in the NBA All-Star game, helping the West All-Stars to a win on 2/15 it was their first victory as all-stars, as the East took the contest last season Paul had 14 points, 14 assists and seven boards in 29 minutes in his first appearance as a starter, while West came off the bench to play 14 minutes, scoring six points and grabbing three boards. PAUL S ENCORE PERFORMANCE IS LIKE MAGIC: Last season, Chris Paul became the first player since Isiah Thomas in 1989 to post a double-teen in points and assists in an NBA All-Star Game (16 and 14) making his first start in the All-Star game in 2009, Paul scored 14 points and had 14 assists to become the first player since Magic Johnson to do so in consecutive ASGs Magic did it in 1983, 1984, and 1985 (as well as 1988). CP REGISTERS FIFTH TRIPLE-DOUBLE AND ANOTHER NBA FIRST: Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and seven 1/26 vs. PHI the NBA has officially recorded steals for individual players since the start of the season over those 36 seasons, Paul is the first player to reach all four of those statistical levels in one game he was three steals away from a quadruple-double (for the second time this season), which would be a first since David Robinson registered one in 1994 it also marked the ninth of his career which extends his franchise record (previously broke Anthony Mason s franchise-record seven triple-doubles). 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

9 COACH S BIO: BYRON SCOTT ARIZONA STATE 83 OVERALL RECORD: (.500) RECORD WITH HORNETS: (.488) 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. PLAYER BIOS: #12 HILTON ARMSTRONG C/F CONNECTICUT YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 4.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg 10+ PTS: 7 10/10: ppg, 1.0 spg vs. DEN: 10.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg 2009 PLAYOFF NOTES: Six points, one rebound, and playoff career-high two steals in Game 1 at DEN REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Made 29 starts this season grabbed 500 th career rebound 4/5 vs. UTA registered seven points, six rebounds, and two blocks 3/29 vs. SAS blocked 100 th career shot 3/25 vs. DEN recorded first career double-double with 14 points and career-high 11 rebounds 3/22 vs. GSW recorded 12 points, season-high eight rebounds and career-high four blocks 3/18 vs. MIN 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. 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. 4/ / CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 17 Twice 17 at DEN 1/3 FGM 7 at DET, 11/15/06 6 Four Times FGA 13 vs. MEM, 12/22/06 9 at BOS 12/12 3FGM None None 3FGA 1 Twice 1 Twice FTM 6 vs. BOS, 2/11/09 6 vs. BOS 2/11 FTA 6 Four Times 6 Twice OREB 6 vs. MIN, 3/18/09 6 vs. MIN 3/18 DREB 7 Twice 7 vs. GSW 3/22 TREB 11 vs. GSW, 3/22/09 11 vs. GSW 3/22 ASTS 2 Seven Times 2 Three Times STLS 2 Seven Times 2 Three Times BLKS 4 vs. MIN 3/18/09 4 vs. MIN 3/18 MINS 32 vs. MEM 2/9/08 31 Twice 3/ / / / #40 RYAN BOWEN F IOWA YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 2.2 ppg, 1.1 rpg N/A vs. DEN: 4.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg 2009 PLAYOFF NOTES: Has yet to appear in 2009 playoffs REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Made three starts this season scored three points and grabbed two rebounds in first start of season 2/6 vs. TOR recorded a season high six points on 3-of-4 shooting 2/4 vs. CHI made first appearance since 12/25 at ORL, recording four points and two steals in 16 minutes 1/23 at MIN 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. 4/22 I N A C T I V E 4/19 I N A C T I V E CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 18 Twice 6 Twice FGM 7 Twice 3 Twice FGA 12 vs. SEA 1/18/02 5 at CHI 3/14 3FGM 1 14 Times None 3FGA 2 12 Times None FTM 6 Twice 2 at WAS 3/11 FTA 7 Twice 2 Twice OREB 8 Twice 2 Three Times DREB 8 Twice 3 at OKC, 11/21 TREB 12 Twice 3 Four Times ASTS 4 Five Times 3 vs. PHI 1/26 STLS 7 at SAC 12/6/02 2 Three Times BLKS 3 Six Times 2 at MEM 2/9 MINS 40 Twice 17 vs.chi 2/4 3/ / /3 D N P - C D 11/27 D N P - C D

10 #23 DEVIN BROWN F/G TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 5.2 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 0.9 apg 10+ PTS: PTS: ppg, 1.5 rpg vs. DEN: 12.0 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.5 spg 2009 PLAYOFF NOTES: Four points and two rebounds in Game 2 at DEN two points and one rebound in Game 1 at DEN REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Made five starts this season scored 10 points 4/1 at LAC scored eight points and grabbed a season-high nine rebounds 2/9 at MEM recorded 17 points and a season-high seven assists off the bench 2/4 vs. CHI after not appearing in previous three games, scored season-high 18 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3PT) 1/28 vs. DEN scored seven points and grabbed six rebounds in first start of season on 12/17 vs. SAS. 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. 4/ / /25 D N P - C D 1/ /3 D N P - C D 11/ CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 25 Twice 18 vs. DEN 1/28 FGM 9 Three Times 6 Three Times FGA 18 at SAC 11/9/07 14 at ORL, 12/25 3FGM 4 Seven Times 3 Twice 3FGA 9 at HOU 4/14/07 5 at MEM 2/9 FTM 11 at CHA 4/2/08 8 vs. CHI 2/4 FTA 12 Twice 8 Twice OREB 5 at SAC 11/9/07 3 vs. SAC, 11/19 DREB 10 at DAL 12/30/06 7 at MEM 2/9 TREB 11 at SAC 11/9/07 9 at MEM 2/9 ASTS 9 vs. WAS 1/12/07 7 vs. CHI 2/4 STLS 4 Three Times 3 at HOU, 11/15 BLKS 3 vs. HOU 2/23/05 1 Five Times MINS 43 Twice 30 at ORL, 12/25 #45 RASUAL BUTLER F/G LASALLE YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 11.2 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.9 apg 10+ PTS: PTS: PTS: 1 10/10: ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.0 bpg 10+ PTS: vs. DEN: 8.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg 2009 PLAYOFF NOTES: 12 points, two rebounds, and tied playoff career-high with one block in Game 2 at DEN eight points and tied playoff career-high one block in Game 1 at DEN REGULAR SEASON NOTES: First Hornet to appear in all 82 games since Janero Pargo in Hit 500 th career three-pointer 2/6 vs. TOR scored in double figures in 40 of his last 53 games scored 13 points 4/12 vs. DAL hit three-point field goal to send game into overtime 4/7 at MIA scored 18 points, including game-winning three point field goal 3/31 at SAC recorded first double-double of the year with 16 points and 10 rebounds 3/2 at PHI scored season-high 31 points 2/20 at LAL scored 27 points (8-14 FG, PT) 1/9 vs. LAC made 74 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. 4/ / / / / / CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 33 vs. CHI, 12/1/06 31 at LAL 2/20 FGM 12 Three times 11 at LAL 2/20 FGA 24 vs. MIL, 11/14/04 20 at LAL 2/20 3FGM 7 Twice 6 Three Times 3FGA 13 at WAS, 3/11/09 13 at WAS 3/11 FTM 8 at ATL, 1/1/03 7 at NJN 3/1 FTA 10 at ATL, 1/1/03 8 at NJN 3/1 OREB 4 vs. POR, 2/15/06 3 Four DREB 9 vs. ORL, 1/16/07 8 vs. TOR 2/6 TREB 11 Twice 10 at PHI 3/2 ASTS 5 Seven Times 5 vs. TOR 2/6 STLS 4 vs. DEN, 12/29/06 3 Twice BLKS 4 at PHI, 1/23/07 3 Twice MINS 52 vs. MIL, 11/14/04 47 at MIA 4/7

11 #6 TYSON CHANDLER C DOMINGUEZ H.S. YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 8.8 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 1.2 bpg 10+ PTS: 23 10/10: RBS: ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.0 spg 10+ RBS: vs. DEN: N/A 2009 PLAYOFF NOTES: Six points, five rebounds, and one steal in Game 1 at DEN REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Recorded 10 points and three rebounds after missing 15 games with an inflamed left ankle 4/15 at SAS traded to Oklahoma City in exchange for Joe Smith, Chris Wilcox, and draft rights to Devon Hardin 2/17 rejoined New Orleans 2/18 after Oklahoma City rescinded the trade scored eight points and tied a season-high with 17 rebounds 3/13 at MIL scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds including the game-winning basket 2/27 vs. MIL recorded 10 points and a season-high 17 rebounds 2/25 vs. DET has failed to grab an offensive rebound just twice this season 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 writes 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). 4/ / CAREER HIGHS HIGHS 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 at LAL 1/6 FTA 16 at ORL, 11/5/03 8 vs. LAL, 12/23 OREB 12 Twice 8 vs. NYK 1/12 DREB 16 Twice 12 at GSW 10/29 TREB 23 at MEM, 2/13/07 17 Twice 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 3/25 I N A C T I V E 1/28 I N A C T I V E 1/3 S U S P E N D E D 11/27 I N A C T I V E #50 ANTONIO DANIELS G BOWLING GREEN YEARS PRO: AVERAGES: 3.8 ppg, 2.1 apg, 0.9 rpg 10+ PTS: ppg, 2.0 apg, 1.5 rpg vs. DEN: 5.0 ppg, 3.0 apg, 1.0 rpg 2009 PLAYOFF NOTES: Recorded five points, four assists, two rebounds, and playoff career high one block in Game 1 at DEN REGULAR SEASON NOTES: Acquired 12/10 from WAS for Mike James and a future second round pick made four starts after joining New Orleans scored eight points and recorded three assists 3/13 at HOU recorded a season-high 12 points and a season-high seven assists 2/8 vs. MIN scored 10 points on a season-high five field goals to go along with five assists 1/9 vs. LAC 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. 4/ / CAREER HIGHS HIGHS PTS 30 vs. SAC 1/31/04 12 vs. MIN 2/8 FGM 10 vs. PHO 4/12/98 5 Twice FGA 18 vs. ORL 1/20/01 10 at MEM 2/9 3FGM 4 vs. HOU 12/26/00 2 Twice 3FGA 10 vs. ORL 1/20/01 3 Three Times FTM 14 at UTA 2/24/04 6 Twice FTA 15 at UTA 2/24/04 8 vs. NJN 10/29* OREB 3 Three Times 1 Five Times 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 7 vs. MIN 2/8 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 3/ / / /27 N O T W/ T E A M