After winning four straight from Dec. 26-Jan. 2, New Orleans (24-13) split its next eight games, six of which came on the road.

The Hornets return home after winning two of three on a road trip, closing it with a 91-85 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, rebounding from a dismal effort in a 92-78 loss to Cleveland the night before. They also beat Dallas 104-97 during the trip.

"The one thing I told them before the game is that no matter what the perception was after the Cleveland game, if we come in here and take care of business this is a great road trip," coach Byron Scott said. "You win two out of three and that's a great road trip no matter how you look at it."

Chris Paul rebounded after a 5-for-14 shooting night against the Cavaliers to finish with 23 points and 14 assists against the Pistons. David West added 20 points and seven rebounds.

"We defended, we ran, and we got some transition baskets," Paul said. "That's when we are at our best."

Paul and the Hornets now return home to play nine of their next 11. They are 12-5 at home this season and are holding opponents to 90.0 points for the season and 88.2 points in the last nine home games. They've given up 97.6 points in their last eight games overall.

While the Hornets are looking to take advantage of their upcoming schedule, Monday begins a difficult stretch for the Pacers (15-25), who also face the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets this week.

Indiana is looking to win three straight for the first time since November. It's coming off back-to-back home wins after losing eight of the previous 11, but goes on the road, where it's 6-16 this season, for its next two.

"I feel we are about to turn the quarter on this road trip and really get ourselves going," said Troy Murphy after Indiana's 111-104 win over Toronto on Friday. "I feel more comfortable about myself and the team every game we play."

Murphy had 15 points and 15 rebounds while Mike Dunleavy scored 22 points and Danny Granger added 23 Friday. Dunleavy was making his second start and sixth appearance since returning from a sore right knee that kept him from the start of the season. He was Indiana's second leading scorer last season at 19.1 points per game and is averaging 16.7 points since his return.

The Hornets beat the Pacers 105-103 on Dec. 28 after West hit the game-winner with 2.5 seconds remaining. New Orleans has won its last two against Indiana, but both were at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Hornets have lost their last three home games against the Pacers.