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Hornets F West out vs. Pacers (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Hornets starting forward David West sat out New Orleans' game against the Indiana Pacers with back spasms Monday. Shawn Marks started in West's spot. It was the first start of the season for Marks, who has appeared in 18 previous games, averaging 1.8 points and 2 rebounds. West, sitting out his first game this season, averaged 20 points and 7.1 rebounds through the Hornets' first 37 games.