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Hornets F West returns from back injury (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Hornets forward David West, who has missed five games with a back injury, was in New Orleans' starting lineup against Golden State on Friday night. Recently picked as a Western Conference All-Star for the second season in a row, West has averaged 20 points and 7.1 rebounds through 37 games. West said the injury occurred during the Hornets' victory in Detroit on Jan.