There were only three games last night. The TNT doubleheader included the Suns at Hornets and the Bulls at Lakers. Peja Stojakovic led the Hornets past the Suns as the Hornets attempt to reinvent themselves in the absence of Chris Paul and Byron Scott. Deron Williams helped the Jazz beat the Spurs in San Antonio. While Tim Duncan played well, the Jazz were able to win their first game at San Antonio in a decade. In other news, that stat is incredibly hard to believe but it is actually true. In the late game, Pau Gasol returned to action and was immediately the only Stud of the night. Not quite the return Antawn Jamison had the other night, but close.

After the jump, check the (short) list of S&D and the top 5 plays from last night…

Studs

1. Pau Gasol – 9/15 FG, 6/6 FT, 13 REB (7 OFF), 3 AST, 24 PTS

Duds

1. Michael Finley – 0/6 FG, 0/3 3PT, 0/1 FT, 1 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 PTS, 23 MIN
2. Sasha Vujacic – 0/3 FG, 0/3 3PT, 0/0 FT, 0 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 PTS, 5 MIN

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