After losing their initial two contests after the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Clippers attempt to bounce back against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at Staples Center. The Clippers (35-23) lost consecutive games to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday and the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, the two teams that boast the NBA's best records. Although point guard Chris Paul returned to the lineup against the Spurs, he and the Clippers faded late in a 105-97 loss at home.