(Sports Network) - The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets play the middle contest of a three-game road trip when they visit the Seattle SuperSonics tonight at KeyArena.

New Orleans/Oklahoma City is having injury problems. Peja Stojakovic (strained lower back), David West (strained right forearm) and guard Bobby Jackson (cracked left rib) are all sidelined for the Hornets. West has not played since November 12th and is averaging 17.4 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Stojakovic, who joined the club through a sign-and- trade with Indiana during the offseason, last played on November 24th and Jackson has missed two straight games.

The Hornets opened the swing with a victory. On Wednesday, reigning Rookie of the Year Chris Paul finished with 26 points and dished out 11 assists, as New Orleans/Oklahoma City snapped a five-game skid with a 105-89 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.

Rasual Butler had 22 points and Jannero Pargo registered a season-high with 21 points in the win over Los Angeles for the Hornets, who had lost five straight on the road to the Lakers.

New Orleans/Oklahoma City, which visits Jason Richardson and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at ORACLE Arena, is 5-5 on the road this season.

Seattle plays the middle contest of a three-game homestand this evening, On Tuesday, Rashard Lewis ended with 29 points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots as the SuperSonics overcame the absence of All-Star Ray Allen for a 102-87 win over the Atlanta Hawks at KeyArena.

Allen, the team's leading scorer at 25.3 points per game, was sidelined for the contest with a strained tendon in his right ankle. He is doubtful for tonight's contest.

Lewis was 10-of-16 from the field and was one of six Seattle players to score in double figures. Chris Wilcox tallied 18 points and nine boards in the win over Atlanta for the Sonics, who have won two of their last three games overall.

The SuperSonics are 4-6 at home this season. They are scheduled to host Golden State on Sunday in the finale of the homestand.

The Hornets, who have won three of the last four contests against the SuperSonics, have lost four of their last five at Seattle.