
ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Monta Ellis, Shooting guard Stephen Jackson, Small forward Kelenna Azubuike, Power forward Brandan Wright, Center Ronny Turiaf. Bench -- Guard C.J. Watson, Guard Anthony Morrow, Forward Corey Maggette, Forward Anthony Randolph.
PLAYER NOTES: --G Stephen Jackson recorded his second consecutive double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. The double-figure board effort was the fourth in his last 18 games.
--F Brandan Wright recorded a season-best four blocked shots. He'd had just five in his previous five games since returning from a two-month absence due to a shoulder injury.
--F Kelenna Azubuike had two three-pointers among his 16 points. He's nailed at least one three-pointer in four consecutive games. His best stretch of the season was a seven-gamer in January.
--F Corey Maggette managed 11 points despite missing nine of his 10 shots from the field. He went 9-for-9 from the free-throw line, the eighth time this season he's made all of his foul shots when shooting five or more in a game.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--C Andris Biedrins (ankle) did not travel with the Warriors for their four-game trip that tipped off Sunday in New Orleans. He is hoping to return from a sprained left ankle when the team returns home next week.
--G Marco Belinelli (ankle) flew to Southern California to see a foot specialist regarding pain in his ankle that's been persistent since January. He's out indefinitely.
--F Anthony Randolph (groin) returned from a one-game absence to play 11 ineffective minutes off the bench against the Hornets. The rookie strained his left groin Thursday against the Lakers.
--C Jermareo Davidson (foot) has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left foot. He is out for the season.