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In the NO Podcast Episode 118: Ryan wants to be Devastated
A win!? We were so excited we got Gerry V to join us to talk Anthony Davis’ dwindling minutes, Eric Gordon’s dwindling shot numbers, whether the frontcourt needs an upgrade or not, and why Austin Rivers is getting long minutes. Then we talk the Phoenix game, talk about how badly I was thrashed in the […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 117: Anthony Davis and a Vintage Hornets Draft
Michael and I were so disgusted by the last two games we only spend a brief amount of time talking about them before playing a Vintage Hornets Draft game, where we each select a team of classic Hornets and let them go head to head for your votes. Then, we do a whole bit evaluating […]
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Hornets crushed in Minnesota
If I tried as hard to write this recap as the Hornets did in that game, I’d stop right about-
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Game On: Hornets @ Timberwolves
It’s been a long, ugly roadtrip that has shattered what faint hope the Hornets had for the playoffs. Tonight, playing their fourth game in five nights, the Hornets get to finish things off against a desperately struggling Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves have been bitten by injuries all across the board, and even though Ricky Rubio […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 115: Yeah, that’s right, a Pelican!
Michael and I talk about the last three games, I rant about the “Prevent Offense”. we answer a question about goals for this team going forward, and then talk about the upcoming games. We touch on signing Dwight Howard or Paul Millsap, some more line-up information, and, of course, we talk Pelicans and their angry […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 114: Lux Tax and Stepping on their Throat
Michael and I talk about the Golden State game and his desire to see the Hornets step on the throat of their enemies, grind them into the dust, and revel in the resulting tears and agony. Then we talk about Davis’s big game, the improving Aminu, and shockingly get to talk about Rivers using adjectives […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 113: Playoffs? Is it so Crazy?
Michael and I talk about the recent winning, talk about whether the Playoffs are even a remote possibility, Address Anthony Davis’ short playing time, recap the wins in Philly and Boston, address the real non-Gordony reason for the winning, and play which PG do you want: Jrue Holiday or Rajon Rondo. Then we take some […]
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Is Austin Rivers to the D-League a Smart Move For The Hornets?
We are now at the half way point of the season and since we’re here many players are set in their ways, some are lighting it up while others are breaking down. The Austin Rivers debate has been hot and heavy throughout the season with people firmly encamped on two sides of the argument. Is […]
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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 Philly and Boston games, and then play would you-wouldn’t you on some trade ideas. Of course one of the trades has Rudy Gay in […]
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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 Lopez and Vasquez around the carry the scoring load, marvel at Aminu’s good and bad qualities, talk most successful Hornets lineups, recap Spurs-Houston, and […]
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Gordon and the Anatomy of a Few Wins
Eric Gordon is back, but he’s certainly not scoring well. Why are the Hornets winning?
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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 what to watch for in the upcoming weeks. Then Michael and I talk the Dallas game, Michael has a new theory on Vasquez, proposes […]
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EJ slices and Dices, Hornets rally from 21 down and Win
We’ve been calling out Vasquez for months on this blog, and Michael and I have been speculating on the Vasquez-Gordon pairing on the podcast that entire time, both of us salivating at the idea of the two working together. Tonight, we got to see them in both situations, and you can already see how much […]
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Losing Streak snapped in Orlando
The Hornets break their 11-game losing streak in a hard fought game that featured career highs in points from Vasquez and near career highs from Robin Lopez
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In the NO Podcast Episode 106: Rougarou, Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon
Michael and I recap the last two games, and now that Anthony Davis is playing, we get to start talking about Anthony Davis and what he’s doing right and wrong on the court. Yay! Then we address the trademarked alter-Pelican names, Eric Gordon’s impeding return, whether this team will be any good when Gordon starts […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 105: Is Vasquez Selfish?
Michael and I spend a lot of time talking about Vasquez, his game, his numbers, and his possible impact on Austin Rivers development going forward. Then Michael calls out Anthony Davis, we take turns calling out every player on this team that spends time at small forward, trash the team’s defense, and stare dreamily at […]
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Hornets Lose by 1. What was that last play?
The Hornets committed a games worth of CP3-era turnovers in the first half, handing the ball to the Blazers 11 times. Six of them were tossed directly to the Blazers, resulting in transition scoring that the Hornets couldn’t match. The worst part of the first half, however, was the perimeter defense. The Blazers took twelve […]
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Game On: Davis @ Lillard
That’s right. Five years ago, it was Portland vs Hornets as the up-and-coming teams in the West. Today, both teams cellar-dwell and their respective first picks of the draft are locked in battle for Rookie of the Year. Game on!
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Hornets drop game to Wolves despite Rivers’ 27
The Wolves were the worst shooting three-point team in the league, then they met the Hornets.
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Game On: Timberwolves @ Hornets
The Timberwolves depart the frozen wastes, looking for prey in warmer climes.