The doors of New Orleans Arena didn't swing open in 1999 specifically for Baron Davis. But it's clear that now that he's here, the joint is going to be his house.

And the Hornets' All-Star guard knows how to toss a housewarming party.

On Wednesday night at the Arena, he was all that in a 100-75 Hornets victory over Utah. And if he can manage to be more -- and his breakout performance in the playoffs last season says he can -- he'll deserve all the love that was showered on him against the Jazz and then some.

"I just play, try to entertain the fans," Davis said after slicing Utah for game honors in scoring (21) and assists (10), to go with five rebounds and two steals in 38 minutes.