The Hornets didn’t play well on defense as the Kings shot 52.6% from the floor and that did them in last night.  Chris Paul led the way for the Hornets with 24 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals.  Desmond Mason also had a solid night with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.  David West added 16 points and 3 rebounds.

The Hornets fell to 21-27 on the season with this loss.  http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=270205023