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The Social Media Squawk: Numero Uno
The world we live in is so much different than how it used to be. How we seek, gather and consume information when compared with generations gone by makes us look like we’re on seven different kinds of speed. Social Media, across all its platforms, is the hub for quick and easy communication among fans, […]
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Second Unit Lays an Egg as Hornets Fall to Lakers
The NBATV’s Fan Choice Game of the Week had plenty of star power on display. From Kobe, Dwight, Nash, and Pau Gasol on the Lakers to Eric Gordon and the #1 pick Anthony Davis for New Orleans, there were no shortage of potential game changers. But the game wasn’t decided by any of those individuals. […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Lakers
Back on December 5th, the Lakers came into New Orleans and handled the Hornets rather easily, winning 103-87. A lot has changed since then. Most notably, Eric Gordon is back for the Hornets and the Lakers have returned to full health as well (both Nash and Gasol missed the previous game). The Lakers have won […]
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Scouting the NBA: Week Six — Lakers and Heat, Oh No…
The New Orleans Hornets will face a slew of tough games this week starting with the reeling Los Angeles Lakers. They will then play Memphis at home, then Miami away. By the end of the week it will be December 11 and talk of Anthony Davis will start to heat up. Regardless of the outcome […]
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Hornets247 NBA Mock Draft – Rounds 5-8
The writers of Hornets247.com bring you a one-of-a-kind, 8-team basketball league with the common goal of building their respective franchises into the ultimate dynasty.
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NBA Players Under Contract Barred From Playing in Chinese League
It’s being reported that the Chinese Basketball Association will not offer deals to any player currently under contract with the NBA, but will remain in the hunt for NBA free agents provided they want to spend a year in China. The Xinhua News Agency went on to say that contracts for free agents would be […]
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Chris Paul and NBA Players leave Philippines with a bang
((Our very own nikkoewan has taken on the role of a Hornets247.com International Correspondent. For those that haven’t been following build-up to the event in the Philippines, he provides some background. HTownHornets at Hornets Report found some video of the game (#4 is where play begins). We’ll be posting nikkoewan’s pictures and tweets soon, so […]
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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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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, […]