(My Sportsbook) - The New Orleans Hornets will hit the road this evening for a showdown with the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Hornets will play five of their next six games on the road and own a 7-5 record away from New Orleans Arena this season. They ended a two-game losing streak with an 88-79 home victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday, as Chris Paul finished with 26 points and 10 assists to lead the show. David West recorded 23 points, while Tyson Chandler had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who have won five of seven. Rasual Butler contributed 13 points and seven rebounds to help New Orleans rebound after a lopsided 88-68 loss to the Orlando Magic on Christmas Day. Hornets center Hilton Armstrong (thumb) and forward Peja Stojakovic (back) are listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Indiana has dropped two in a row and three of four games, including Friday's 108-105 setback to the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum. Marquis Daniels had 28 points and Danny Granger netted 26 for the Pacers, who will open a short two-game homestand Sunday and are 6-7 as the host. Indiana will also host the Atlanta Hawks. Granger left the game in the fourth quarter with an apparent concussion and did not return after colliding with teammate Jarrett Jack. Granger is questionable versus New Orleans and guard T.J. Ford (back) is probable. New Orleans and Indiana have split the season series each of the last two years, but the Pacers have won four of the last six meetings. The Hornets have won two straight at Conseco Fieldhouse. |
