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Nostalgia Before the Night: New Orleans Last Home Win
It didn’t matter that it was merely a first round game. That the team had squandered their home court advantage in Game 3. That they wouldn’t win another game the rest of the series. That there was no owner, and other cities and prospective buyers were licking their lips. On this night, it didn’t matter. […]
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The first-ever showdown between the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans
Tonight the Charlotte Hornets face the New Orleans Pelicans. The last time the Hornets played in New Orleans was April 14th, 2013. The first time the Hornets played in New Orleans was October 30th, 2002. That game was against the Utah Jazz, who used to be the New Orleans Jazz. The New Orleans Jazz last […]
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Of Course the Pelicans Will Not Retire Chris Paul’s Jersey
Just over a month ago, the New Orleans Pelicans hosted the Los Angeles Clippers for the first of two times this season. On that day, a claim was made that the Pelicans would eventually retire Chris Paul’s jersey. For their second visit, I claim the opposite. To be fair, I’m not going to sit around […]
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Of Course the Pelicans Will Retire Chris Paul’s Jersey
Chris Paul faces the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, a team he’s never played for. Despite that, he’ll be the first player to have his jersey retired by the Pelicans. Why? Because they wouldn’t exist without him. It’s really that simple. Last time the NBA All-Star came to New Orleans the future of professional basketball wasn’t […]
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Chris Paul and the Tales of Yesteryear
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. -Arthur Schopenhauer The NBA is graced with magnificent athletes- guys who can do things that most of us can only dream of doing. Players who can windmill dunk, hoist 3s from ungodly distances, throw full-court outlet passes […]
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The Missing Piece: Offseason Plans A-E for the New Orleans Pelicans
This series was started in large part because of Dell and Monty’s comments last October. They both stated that the plan was to add the final pieces to the puzzle in the 2013 offseason and then move forward with that team for the next few years. Flash forward seven months and we are almost there. […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 136: Bucksketball, and Point Guards of the Future
Michael and I are joined by Jeremy Schmidt of Bucksketball to talk Point Guards! We grill him on Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, and Michael can’t help but talk about how he always wanted Larry Sanders. For years. We get it, Michael. Then, we talk Eric Gordon’s injury. Sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the Podcast!
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In the NO Podcast Episode 135: Henry Abbott on Lillard v Davis and CP3 a Pelican?
This may be my favorite podcast I’ve ever recorded. Michael and I talk CP3 – Michael makes his case for him returning to New Orleans – and where else he could go. We talk all kinds of prospects, and then we bring on TrueHoop.com Maestro and Portland Trailblazer Fan to talk Lillard winning the ROY […]
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The Missing Piece: Going All-In on Chris Paul
Eleven months ago I laid out an argument for why I would not close the door on the return of CP3. Eleven months ago I laid out a scenario in which we could see the Clippers regressing and New Orleans becoming the main competition for his services. Friday night, the Grizzlies eliminated the Clippers from […]
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Top 5 Hornets Memories
I can’t think of a more exciting and sad moment in my sports fan life than right now. The New Orleans Hornets will no longer exist and the New Orleans Pelicans will be the replacement. It’s strange for so many reasons, but the main of which is connection. A connection to a basketball team is […]
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Game On: Clippers @ Hornets
The Hornets welcome their former favorite son to town tonight. These two teams have had a few interesting games between them the past two seasons, namely the Smith-Blake foul game and the three point contest which broke out earlier this season. Coming off a Nuggets-streak-busting win, where Brian Roberts played phenomenally (18 assists!) and the team shot 62% […]
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The Missing Piece: Re-Handicapping the Field
Our first ‘Missing Piece’ of the season introduced all of our possible options and handicapped the field, so now that we are halfway through the season, I felt it was right to revisit and re-handicap the field. Things are a little more complicated this time around, but in a good way. At the beginning of […]
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Hornets Forget to Bring their Offense to LA, Fall to Clippers
Just one night removed from some exciting basketball that saw this Hornets offense seemingly take a step towards respectability, they managed to have a game where they took an even larger leap back. Robin Lopez and Anthony Davis punished the Clippers inside during stretches, but the perimeter players couldn’t seem to get out of their […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Clippers
The last time these two teams got together, a three-point contest broke out in the middle of an NBA game, and thanks to Ryan Anderson and Greivis Vasquez, the Hornets pulled out a thrilling victory. Can it happen again? Well, let’s take a look at how the Hornets can win this game. Keys to the […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Clippers
The Hornets head to LA to face an old friend
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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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The Missing Piece: Sizing Up the Competition
While we search for the missing piece, we also have to keep a careful eye on our competitors
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The Missing Piece: Take ’em Off the Board
Several extensions before the October 31st buzzer took a few possible ‘Missing Pieces’ off the board, but there are several guys poised to take their place.
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My Homage to David Stern
David Stern has had a long 30 years as commissioner of the NBA. His journey is over in 15 months and his impact has been felt from New Orleans to the globe abroad.
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The Missing Piece: Handicapping the Field
Anthony Davis, Eric Gordon, and Ryan Anderson are here, but one more piece will be needed to ascend to championship contender. In this series, we look at the guys who could be the missing piece