The Hornets really didn’t have much of a chance in this game due to all of the injuries that have beset them.  Rasual Butler had a decent game with 16 points and 6 rebounds.  Desmond Mason had a good all-around game with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.  Jannero Pargo got the start at point guard for the injured Chris Paul and wound up with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.  Devin Brown was solid off the bench with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.  Cedric Simmons also provided some punch for the Hornets with 10 points and 5 rebounds.  Tyson Chandler had a solid game around the rim with 5 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocked shots.

The Hornets fell to 11-17 on the season with this loss.