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Game On: Warriors @ Hornets

The Hornets come into this game with a fully healthy squad, having won six of their last seven while Golden State will likely be without starting point guard Stephen Curry (edit:...
The Missing Piece: International Imports

I hate not knowing. Hate it. I pride myself on knowing every side of the argument, researching every possible solution and then moving forward with well-thought out forecasts and solutions that...
Hornets Beat: Anthony Davis, Greivis Vasquez and Fan Stuff

Anthony Davis and his chances of winning Rookie of the Year top this week’s edition of Hornets Beat, followed by Greivis Vasquez, the top priorities and fan stuff. 1. What percent...
In the NO Podcast Episode 112: The Streak Ends

Ryan and Michael tackle the streak, Austin Rivers extremely limited playing time, debate Carmelo Anthony’s impact on the game, Anthony Davis’s energy levels, Vasquez and Gordon (as usual), preview the upcoming...
The Missing Piece: Draft Tiers

In the last few pieces we have focused on veterans who could step in right away, take the Hornets to another level, and save Monty the frustration of having to introduce...
Hornets Overcome Sluggish Start to Defeat Timberwolves 104-92

By the time the first quarter had come to an end, all you had to do was peak at the box score to understand Monty’s sense of desperation. The Hornets appeared...
In the NO Podcast Episode 111: Is the Win Streak sustainable?

The Hornets have a three game winning streak, and Ryan and Michael talk about whether it is entirely Eric Gordon that is spurring this run. Then we talk advanced stats, having...
Hornets Beat: Around the NBA

In this edition of Hornets Beat we’re going around the NBA to see where things stand, but first let’s start off with a quick shot of Hornets. We’re joined by Michael...
In the NO Podcast Episode 110: Look Gerry, a Win!

Gerry V joins us to talk about the Hornets with Eric Gordon. We get his thoughts on Aminu playing again, what Gordon being around means for Vasquez, Anthony Davis’ struggles, and...
The Missing Piece: Plugging in Rudy Gay

Just last week, Ryan Schwan stated that this weekly feature is one of his favorite reads on the site. I set out to change that today by taking time to project...
In the NO Podcast Episode 109: Austin Rivers and a Soft Team?

Kevin Pelton of the Basketball Prospectus and ESPN.com joins us to talk about Austin Rivers and whether he’s having the worst season of all time. Then we bombard him with other...
Hornets Beat: Looking Back at 2012

Our writers review 2012 and make some predictions for 2013. 1. What was your favorite game to watch in 2012? Michael McNamara: October 31st against San Antonio. Yeah, I know it...
In the NO Podcast Episode 108: Eric Gordon!

Michael and I talk about Grievis Vasquez, Austin Rivers, the Weather, Dungeons and Dragons . . . aw, who am I kidding? We talk Eric Gordon! And recap the other games...
The Missing Piece: Finding the Perfect Small Forward

Earlier this week, Mason and I projected how Eric Gordon’s return would impact this team, and those numbers give Hornets fans plenty of reason to be optimistic moving forward. If Monty...
Making the Transition: Is Austin Rivers Really the Worst?

(By Michael McNamara and Jason Calmes) Just yesterday, ESPN Insider ran a story that set out to answer one simple question- Is Austin Rivers Having the Worst Season Ever? For those...
Back Home for the Holidays: Projecting the Return of Eric Gordon (Part Two)

In a two-part series by Michael McNamara and Mason Ginsberg, we take a look at how Eric Gordon’s return could impact both individually players and the team as a whole. Part...
Back Home for the Holidays: Projecting the Return of Eric Gordon

In a two-part series by Michael McNamara and Mason Ginsberg, we take a look at how Eric Gordon’s return could impact both individually players and the team as a whole. Part...
Hornets Beat: Taking Stock

It’s time took look around, see what we have and what can be done about this mess the season has been so far. 1. How would you grade the Hornets overall...
In the NO Podcast Episode 107: A Gordon for Christmas

Michael and I talk the last two games, including that horrible Pacers collapse, we address whether we feel Anthony Davis is a top 50 player today, address a few of Michael’s...
Hornets Blow 22 Point Lead, Extend Losing Streak to 11

With 57 seconds left in the second quarter, Robin Lopez’s dunk gave the Hornets a 46-24 lead. It looked like it was all but certain that the ten-game losing streak would...