It seems like the stakes get significantly higher each game. If the Hornets lose this one, it will likely be the last game they play in New Orleans this season. Win, and we’ve got a three-game series heading back to Denver.

Fan Up!

Game tips at 7:30 p.m. Central. Catch it on NBA TV or locally on CST.

Linkage:

• Ryan Schwan: Once More Into the Breach
• Dariusz Ejkiewicz: Hornets 2008-09 wallpaper series
• Latest Hornets-Nuggets news wraps: Sunday | Monday

(Many thanks to Dariusz for the banner and the above image.)