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January 27, 2004

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Hornets have activated All-Star forward Jamal Mashburn, and he might play for the first time this season tomorrow night.

He's been out since hurting his right knee early in training camp. He had surgery and has missed all eight preseason games and 44 regular-season games.

The Hornets are 25-19 without him, tied for third in the Central Division.

Mashburn led the team last season in scoring, averaging about 21.5 points per game. To make room on the roster, the Hornets put reserve guard Bryce Drew on the injured list.