Hornets missing three key players

New Orleans/Oklahoma City is without star guard Chris Paul (sprained right ankle) and forwards Peja Stojakovic (lower back) and David West (right forearm/elbow). Paul, who was injured on December 26th, leads the team in scoring (18.4 ppg) and assists (9.0 apg). Stojakovic is averaging 17.8 points per game and last played on November 24th, while West (right forearm/elbow) is averaging 17.4 points and 8.3 rebounds, and has not played since November 12th.

A pair of teams with losing streaks meet on Monday, as New Orleans/Oklahoma City hosts the Los Angeles Clippers at the Ford Center. It is the second meeting of the campaign between the Hornets and Clippers. On November 12th, Elton Brand collected 22 points and 10 rebounds to pace the Clippers past New Orleans/Oklahoma City, 92-76, at the Staples Center. The Clippers have lost two straight meetings at the Hornets.

The Hornets have lost four in a row and play the finale of a four-game homestand against the Clippers. On Saturday, Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington scored 27 points apiece as the Indiana Pacers defeated New Orleans/Oklahoma City, 100-93, at the Ford Center.

Desmond Mason led the Hornets with 28 points in the loss to Indiana. Jannero Pargo netted 14 off the bench, while Devin Brown and Marc Jackson both scored 11 points in defeat.

Guard Bobby Jackson (cracked left rib) is questionable for Monday’s contest. He has missed 17 games this season for the Hornets. Jackson is averaging 10.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

The Hornets are 7-9 as the host this season. They will visit the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday at Philips Arena. It is the first of two meetings between the clubs this season. The Hornets are scheduled to host the Hawks on February 28th at the Ford Center.

The Hornets are 0-9 when they allow 100 or more points this season.