Three games left and all that’s left at stake are lottery balls and pride. Which will weigh more tonight?
Monty told the New Orleans Times-Picayune that for the last three games of the season he intended to get his young guys a ton of minutes. Considering the Hornets have been playing an assortment of young guns and Carl Landry pretty much non-stop for two weeks, I’m not sure what that actually means to the Hornets rotations. Less Landry? Follow-up questions would be so helpful.
Regardless, the Hornets are in Los Angeles to face Chris Paul and his Clippers squad, which has recently sworn up and down that they’ll protect Blake Griffin from the big. mean bullies of the league who foul him hard when he tries to embarrass them. I’m pretty happy that Trevor Ariza isn’t playing tonight, because last time the Hornets faced the Clips, both DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin decided the 6’8″ stringbean was an appropriate target for their “messages”. So now, Aminu and Belinelli probably need to look out. Vasquez is too fiery, Henry to ripped, and the other Hornets too close to the same size as the Clippers “enforcers” to need to worry much. Dyson could be a target too.
The Keys to Victory
- Get physical with the Clippers. No, this isn’t some intimidation thing. The Clippers foul the crap out of everyone, giving up the third highest rate of free throws of any team in the league. Drive, crash the boards and scrap, and the Clippers will put you on the line for easy points.
- Crash the defensive glass. The Clippers post the third best offensive rebound rate in the league, which contributes mightily to their sky-high team field goal rate. The Hornets need to send everyone back to cover the boards and not worry about leaking out. They aren’t a good fastbreak team anyways, so sacrifice that for limiting possessions.
- Follow the typical Hornets Defensive game-plan. Pack the paint and encourage threes. Long Twos and Threes are the only type of shot the Clippers make at or near the league average. If they get within 15 feet, they are particularly deadly. Limit that.
Enjoy the game!
39 responses to “Game On: Hornets at CP3”
I think tonight calls for a last-minute “Watch party”! What do you guys think, and where is everyone heading? I know that “Avenue Pub” just starting selling smoked BBQ on Sundays only, but have never been there, and don’t know if it’s a cool place to watch a game. Is it? And anyone heading anywhere else tonight? I think it will be a great game!!!
if you can get a watch party party together i’ll definitely go!
I’m open, but the Smoked BBQ is sounding good! C’mon Joe & Co….Where we watchin!?!?!
Ring ’em, make sure they can get it. Doors and Rocco’s uptown have CST.
I’ll go.
Someone commit!
Time and place… we need to pregame…
I’m on it. And Doors is officially closed. Going to be a Rock N’ Sake. Stay tuned…
Like the place. Will like it better not on Fulton of whatever.
Good scoop.
Alright, two options. I’ll leave it up to the majority here to decide, then Jason or Joe one of you guys take the reigns from there. “The Irish House” on St. Charles-Lots of TVs, they do get the game, no smoking, and good food. Talked to a cute girl named “Tuna” (I know right?), and they started boiling crawfish at 3, and will probably run out by 6:30. Then old faithful “Cooter Browns”. Always have the game, and good fresh oysters. Not smoke free. I’m open to either of these places and/or “Brunos”. Up to you guys.
My vote is the Irish joint. I’m closer to CB, but smoke-free goes a long way. I’ll do either… Cooter Dog and Radiator go a long way.
Get your votes in, cut off at 6.
Can’t get Avenue Pub or Smokehouse to pick up the phone. Let me know where you guys prefer. Or if you have any other suggestions.
I vote cooter browns but can be easily convinced otherwise
To CB, Brennan. Hope to see you there, dude.
I’m still good with either. 8 Minutes for someone to tiebreak this.
Alright, let’s do the Irish House. Can maybe still catch some crawfish, they have a hot girl named “Tuna” there, and bangers and mash don’t suck. See you guys there.
I was just about to switch my.vote, but the decision is done.
I’ll cover the first $20 (at least).
Time we start pre-gaming? 7:30?
I’m with Tim here at the bar. LSU shirt and a black Hornets shirt at the bar. Plus, I’ll be the hairiest person here in all likelihood.
Relocating to Cooter Browns… not everyone knows the difference between Cox and DirecTV it seems…
I hope Beli drives right down the middle for a dunk.
beli will mozgov/perkins dunk of fake griffin hahaha…side note…screw the ping pong balls and beat cp3!!!
Have fun guys, wish I could come.
Is Gordon playing tonight?
I’ve seen nothing to indicate otherwise, but this is outside my bailiwick.
I would like too see Gordon guard CP3 for the 4th quarter- I don’t think we can go the whole game like that, but imagine seeing what Chris Paul could do. Remember what LeBron did to Rose in the playoffs last year and yes, Eric Gordon is on the same defensive level as LeBron- just not ridiculously athletic.
Sac winning at Charlotte, and Cleveland win over the Knicks gave me no guilt in rooting for a win. LETS CRUSH THE CLIPS!!!
No. Tank the last three to get more ping pong balls, now that SAC and Cleveland are one win better than us. So we are the 3rd worst team if we tank three. Go Tank.
(Probable)Starting Line-up
G-Greivis Vasquez
G-Eric Gordon
F-Al-Farouq Aminu
F-Lance Thomas
C-Jason Smith(I wanna him block B.G.)
Three cheers for Sacto and Cleveland! I’m in for a win vs CPme.
wolves lost!
How come the game is on NBA tv but when I put it on it says that it is blacked out in our area? How does the NBA expect to continue to draw new fans when the games aren’t available? I love the hornets and make about 5 games a year I look at this site everyday for the latest info, but can never see them on tv. I live in the bayou area and charter and direct tv don’t allow us to see them. It’s just frustrating.
technical for ayon?? i seriously lose more respect every time i watch griffin play…can’t wait to see his crying ass sent home in the 1st rd because teams won’t let him dunk in the playoffs…cmon hornets lets get this one!!
Should have been a technical on Griffin for locking arms with Ayon after the whistle or talking trash to Ayon. But the NBA isn’t fair. It’s a business that protects it’s stars via referees.
yup
I deleted all the cusswords…
That was
for starter im jealous yall having a watch party and im stuck here in fort bragg.
but look at aminu, i believe we can trade ariza for a strong pg or pf, draft mkg and have him and aminu as the two wings……this guy is young and makes mistakes, but he is not any where near as bad as juju……
and as soon as I post this, Aminu hits a three…..then draws a foul…….
When you make it to one, you drink on me.
air gordon…lovin it, had a clean strip on cp3…probably should go get my jersey…
I said it elsewhere…
I want EJ to Liptonize Paul etc.