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Did Derrick Rose really have an “MVP Season”?
By now, most know that Derrick Rose became the youngest player in NBA history to win the MVP. But lately I’ve pondered whether his season was really MVP worthy compared to some past seasons that didn’t reap MVP trophies. So, like any Hornets fan, I will use Chris Paul’s 08-09 season as the measuring stick […]
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How L.A. Helped LA
When the NBA’s 2011 playoffs started, I had little love for the Lakers in my heart. I appreciated their history, their rich tradition, and their role in the NBA, even as my envy produced a simultaneous loathing. I won’t catalog their laurels as is done in the tales of old because that is pointless; these […]
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2010-2011 Season Review Part Two: Looking Ahead
So now that we have looked back on what was an exciting season in part one and on the podcast, it is time to take what we have learned and look forward to how it might impact the future of this franchise. When we look back in four or five years, it is likely that […]
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Who needs the off-season of 2010?
As we all know, the 2010 Free-agency was the most-action packed free-agency in history. LeBron permanently destroyed his reputation to join Bosh and Wade in Miami. Carlos Boozer went to Chicago. Amar’e decided he had had enough sun and went to the Big Apple. We saw Teams overpay players drastically. (coughTorontocough) Then there’s the 2010 […]
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2010-2011 Hornets Season Review Part One
Now that the Hornets season is finally over, we can take a step back and really look at what a roller coaster ride it has been. Over the last 10 months or so everything has shifted; from the roster to the coaches. From the front office personnel to the owner. But perhaps even more important […]
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Game On: Lakers @ Hornets Game 6 (With Live Chat!)
The last time these two met in New Orleans, it was a virtual must-win for the Hornets. Tonight, there is no other option. It is win or go stay home. We have spent the last 36 hours complaining about the refs and spouting out conspiracy theories, but now it is time to settle it on the […]
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Hornets @ Lakers Game 5: Walking the Razor’s Edge (With Live Chat AND Watch Party!)
And now it’s best of three as the Hornets have already scrapped their way to the most unlikely outcome so far these playoffs. Yes, more unlikely even than Memphis over the Spurs. (Though, wow, that’s pretty crazy too.) McNamara asked me last night if the Hornets pull this off if it will be the biggest […]
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Chris Paul is accepting apologies
I have never experienced an NBA season like this one before. The ups have been way up, and the downs, way down, and that goes for the franchise, front office, the fans, the players, and even our star, CP. I also have to admit that at a few points this season, I was just a […]
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Just outplayed: Lakers take 2-1 series lead with 100-86 victory over Hornets
The scene was a Friday night in the New Orleans Arena, locally known as “The Hive.” Fans were all decked out in yellow shirts that said “I’m In!” The New Orleans Hornets (1-2) had arrived home tied in their playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) and prepared to step it up in the […]
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Game 3 advice for the New Orleans Hornets – Let Kobe be, let Kobe score
So far in this first round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Hornets have held their own very well even without one of their leaders in an injured David West. The Bees took Game 1 in LA and then barely lost in Game 2 even though everything seemed to not go […]
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NBA playoffs preview: Hornets and Lakers head to The Hive for Game 3
The New Orleans Hornets (1-1) left Los Angeles after Wednesday night’s game with a tie in their playoff series with the Lakers (1-1). Even though a victory in Game 2 was clearly in their sights; they have to feel as if they’re heading home with an unexpected advantage against the two-time defending champions. It’s good […]
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Stung: Turnovers, free throws, bad calls help Lakers even series with Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets (1-1) went into Los Angeles to face the Lakers (1-1) in a series that no-one really gave them a chance in. After stealing the first game of the series on Sunday, the Lakers knew they were in for a much bigger fight than expected. Even with a game two loss, the […]
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Hornets steal game one versus the Lakers
The Hornets just shattered a whole host of sweep predictions, winning 109-100 (Box Score) on the defending champion Lakers home court. Â The Hornets led for almost every minute of the game, played record-tying mistake free offensive basketball, and weathered a storm of free throws in the Lakers favor to start the game. As always, […]
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CP3, Hornets Clutch No More?
It is playoff time and our Hornets are back into the playoffs after missing it last year. After good (some of them impressive) wins over Portland, Houston, Indiana and Phoenix, we had too very bad losses against Memphis and Utah. Apparently we have a consistency problem and it comes at a bad time right before […]
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Game On: Suns @ Hornets (and some thoughts on attendance)
Phoenix Suns (38-40) @ New Orleans Hornets (45-33) Update- No Steve Nash. The picture below scared him off. Pace: Suns 96.8 (8th), Hornets 90.8 (29th) Offensive Efficiency: Suns 106.9 (9th), Hornets 104.1 (18th) Defensive Efficiency: Suns 106.9 (22nd) , Hornets 101.8 (7th) It’s another must-win game for the the Hornets if they want to secure […]
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Game On: Rockets @ Hornets
Houston Rockets (41-37) @ New Orleans Hornets (44-33) Pace: Rockets 97.0 (7th), Hornets 90.8 (29th) Offensive Efficiency: Rockets 108.2 (5th), Hornets 104.1 (18th) Defensive Efficiency: Rockets 106.7 (21st), Hornets 101.9 (7th) I am become death, destroyer of seasons. Cue throat stomp. The Hornets can pretty much end any hope the Rockets have of making the […]
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West Hurt, But Okafor’s Miracle Shot Allows Hornets to Beat the Jazz
The Hornets beat the Jazz in one of the wildest games in Hornets history, but the story of the night is going to be David West. He went down hard after a crucial dunk late in the fourth quarter in excruciating pain. Immediately it looked like a serious injury, but what the heck do I […]
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Hornets Fans Want the Dallas Mavericks in Round One
A recent poll from Hornets247 shows that Hornets fans overwhelmingly want to face the Dallas Mavericks in round one. Given the choice between the Mavericks, Lakers, or Thunder, Over 81 percent of all participants in the poll chose the Mavs, with 11 percent saying the Lakers, and only 7 percent choosing Oklahoma City. Why the […]
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Monty Williams’ Post-Celtics Press Conference
I went to the post-game press conference tonight. It was my first. Before Monty came into the room, I sat quietly in the back listening to Gerry V getting briefed on the NCAA activity he missed between his soft gumblings . . . 2 of 20 . . . stuff like that. Most of the […]
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Hornets Lose a Whacky One to the Celtics
The Hornets lost to the Celtics 89-85 in a high energy affair that saw the previously red-hot Chris Paul miss every shot. David West and Marco Belinelli combined for 55 of the Hornets 85 points, but that wasn’t enough to overcome a third quarter collapse and some interesting calls. Marco Belinelli took three of the […]