Hornets G Paul will not start vs. Timberwolves

Nov 18, 2007 - 1:26 AM MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) -- New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul will not start in Saturday's game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an ankle injury.

The 22-year-old Paul is dishing out a league-high 10.8 assists per game through 10 contests.

A third-year player, Paul also has averaged 19.5 points this season for the Hornets, who have won eight of their first 10 games to start the campaign.