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Somebody Save Us
Everybody’s got opinions But nobody’s got the answers And that **** you ate for breakfast Well it’ll only give you cancer We’re runnin’ in a circle Runnin’ to the morning light And if ya ain’t quite workable It’s been one hell of a night — Cinderella, Somebody Save Me Thanks for Nicolas Suzor for the […]
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Hornets Beat: Feelings Edition
With over a quarter of the New Orleans Hornets season gone, our writers dig deep and come out with some feelings. We’re joined by the magnificent Ryan Weisert, who writes for the ESPN TrueHoop affiliate Valley of the Suns. 1. What in Hornetsland is making you happy this holiday season? Michael McNamara: The rapid […]
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Sinking Down
Sports The New Orleans Hornets went 0-3 on the week despite Anthony Davis’ return to limited action, dropping their record to 5-17, `good’ for last in the West by two games, and fourth-worst in the NBA ahead of the Wizards, Cavaliers, and Raptors. The Hornets are 0-1 against these `peers’ of theirs. In the loss […]
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Hornets Beat: Pelican Powered
Oh Hugo, we hardly knew ye. Our writers give their takes on Pelicans and other team names from around the NBA. 1. If the Hornets wind up being rebranded the Pelicans, I’ll be _____. Michael McNamara: Happy that this is over with and we can now focus on basketball. A year ago we were wondering […]
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The March of Progress
When the dust has cleared And victory denied A summit too lofty River a little too wide If we keep our pride Though paradise is lost We will pay the price, But we will not count the cost — Rush, Bravado Sports The New Orleans Hornets had a good week, even if it’s not obvious […]
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Hornets Lose to Heat by 16 After Poor Second Quarter
The New Orleans Hornets fall to 5-14, 1-3 on the week, after a 16 point loss to Miami after being outscored by 18 in the second quarter. The Hornets managed to keep the Heat from taking advantage of poor three point defense, but the Hornets also failed to take advantage of the same weakness of […]
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Game On: Hornets Visit the Heat
The short-handed New Orleans Hornets perhaps find themselves ready to take advantage suddenly struggling Heat, who are on their first losing streak of the season (2 games). This is by no means claiming that the Hornets are favored, but the gap between the Gordon+Davis-less Hornets and the team hosting them on the border of Biscayne […]
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Hornets Beat: Eric Gordon and a Few Predictions
Our writers take on questions regarding Eric Gordon’s future, Ryan Anderson as an All-Star, Anthony Davis and his chances at ROY, and just how bad the Hornets actually are. 1. Fact or Fiction: Eric Gordon will be traded before the end of the season Jason Calmes: Fact. Of the two, I’ll take this. Something weird […]
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Redemption
Revenge I’m screaming revenge again Wrong I’ve been wrong for far too long Been constantly so frustrated I’ve moved mountains with less When I channel my hate to productive I don’t find it hard to impress Bones in traction Hands break to hone raw energy Bold and disastrous My ears can’t hear what you say […]
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(Updated 1/23) More Evidence of Rebranding to New Orleans Pelicans This Offseason
Updated: 1/23: The team called a press conference on Thursday at 3, as Peralta indicated. The conference will have visuals and is not just a verbal announcement, so it is likely at least a partial unveiling. The players will be back from San Antonio and done with practice, so they will be available to model […]
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Hornets Beat: Chris Paul, Monty, and Feeling Blue
Our New Orleans Hornets writers discuss booing Chris Paul, Monty Williams, the recent slide, and the future of Lance Thomas and Xavier Henry.
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Same Ol’ Situation
Three games end in an all-too familiar way, and more deja vu?
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Hornets Lose to Knicks as Davis Convalesces
The New York Knicks irrecoverably stomped the New Orleans Hornets in the first and the third quarters.
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Hornets Beat: Anthony Davis and Dell Demps
Highlighting a less than stellar week for the New Orleans Hornets, Anthony Davis set a career high for points scored and Dell Demps was extended. Our writers give their takes.
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That Was a Long Short Week
Rome wasn’t rebuilt in a day.
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Hornets Beat: Rookies and Stuff
Our writers tackle questions about all four New Orleans Hornets rookies, as well as Eric Gordon.
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It Was the Best of Games, It Was the Worst of Games . . .
This week the New Orleans Hornets showed themselves and fans the road ahead.
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Hornets Beat: Injuries Aplenty
With Anthony Davis concussed, Eric Gordon riding the pine for 4-6 more weeks, and Al-Farouq Aminu looking like a stud, we’re not short for topics this week.
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What a Week!
Your Sunday paper covering the New Orleans Hornets looks at the packed first week of the 2012 – 2013 season.
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Hornets Take First Win This Season From Jazz
The Hornets pick up their first win, 88-86, while dealing the Jazz their first loss.