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Video: The New Orleans Hornets Season So Far
As our podcast continues to roll, I decided I couldn’t let my Video-makin’ efforts fall by the wayside, even if I can’t make Marcus Thornton the hero of my movies anymore. So here’s a new video – or maybe a montage of pictures. Call it want you want, as long as you enjoy it. You […]
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The Mavericks beat the Hornets
And with that, the Hornets lose their first game, falling 98-95 to Dallas in Dallas.(Box Score) There will be some who read a lot into this game. They’ll focus on the fact the Hornets blew a fourth quarter lead, but I’m not upset by the outcome. The Hornets had their looks to win it, and […]
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Hornets247 Podcast: Episode 4
I was hoping to get this done before the Game On – but I was slow. Anyways, Michael and I talk about the Hornets winning ways, more trade speculation, what teams we wouldn’t like to see in the playoffs(nice to talk about that) and I call him Eeyore. He deserves it. Don’t forget those questions […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Mavericks
Game Preview Matchup: Hornets(8-0) @ Mavericks(6-2) Off Efficiency: Hornets 106.9(7th), Mavericks 105.2(11th) Def Efficiency: Hornets 95.3(1st), Mavericks 97.1(3rd) Game banner provided by the amazing Dariusz Ejkiewicz. Two defensive juggernauts clash tonight as the Hornets visit Dallas for a Southwestern Conference showdown. To date, the Mavericks defensive numbers indicate two things: Their wing defense is somewhat […]
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Hornets Power Rankings- Week Three
Only two games this week, but in those two games the Hornets point differential was larger than the previous six wins combined for the undefeated Hornets. The beat downs were so thorough that All Stars Chris Paul and David West only had to play 61 minutes and 57 minutes, respectively. In fact, the bench was […]
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Hornets Defeat Blazers to Move to 8-0
It wasn’t the prettiest game of the season, but the Hornets won again to get their record to an NBA best 8-0. LaMarcus Aldridge was off all night, Brandon Roy only played 20 minutes due to a knee injury, and the Blazers as a whole just seemed fatigued, yet the Hornets just could not find […]
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Game On: Blazers @ Hornets
The Hornets go for 8-0 tonight as the Blazers come to town fresh off a loss last night to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Blazers are 3-3 on the road this year and might have weak legs on the second night of a back-to-back. Every Blazer starter played 32 minutes or more last night, and […]
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Joe Alexander Released
The Hornets have released the following statement: The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have released forward Joe Alexander.  Alexander did not appear in a regular season game this season. He averaged 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in six preseason games (one start) with the Hornets. The third-year pro has career averages of 4.2 […]
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With Lakers Loss, Hornets Are The NBA’s Only Undefeated Team
When the Lakers lost in Denver on Thursday night, the Hornets took the distinction of being only undefeated NBA team for the first time in their history. I’m not sure, but considering their schedule and the uncertainty that surrounded them after a poor preseason, anyone who bet on this probably made out pretty well. There […]
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Hindsight: Dell Demps Stayed Late, Taught Summer School
It’s only been seven games for this new look Hornets team, but it’s already clear that Dell Demps was the cool kid last summer. He showed up late and schooled his colleagues, making it look like a piece of cake in the process. He was so smooth, that nobody even realized that he was quietly […]
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Before Making Next Move, Hornets Must Determine Who They Are Chasing
There is a tidal wave coming to the Western Conference, and with it there will be a shift in the balance of power. That wave is moving slowly, but make no mistake, someday it will be here; and that day might be sooner than later. The wave brings with it bright new stars in Kevin […]
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Zach Harper’s Article on Chris Paul
Normally something like this would just go in the news section, but it’s such a must read for Hornets fans that it’s going right here instead. It’s titled “You All Lost Your Minds. Let Me Help You Find Them.” Enjoy. With the emergence of Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose last season, the influx […]
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Hornets Dominate the Clippers
The Hornets beat the Clippers 101-82 to continue their best start in franchise history, and remain undefeated. After a whistle filled first five minutes of basketball, the Hornets had a nine point lead over the Clippers, and that was that. They would extend the lead to 20-5, behind a big first quarter by Emeka Okafor, […]
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Game on: Clippers @ Hornets
The undefeated Hornets take on the Clippers today, in what could very well be the first blowout victory of the year. Returning to the Hive is Baron Davis, but he won’t be starting. Big Baron has been packing on the pounds lately, and has lost his starting role as a result. Blake Griffin, the former […]
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Cautiously Tiptoeing Through a Field of Optimism
The most recent data shows that 98 percent of romantic relationships end at some point, and most of them end badly. The odd thing is that an even higher percent of those relationships start off so well. How can this be? When something starts off well, it seems logical to assume that things will only […]
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Hornets247 Podcast: Episode 3
In this episode Ryan Schwan and Michael McNamara unveil the Numbers game, talk the guard rotation, speculate on a Peja/Thornton trade, and weigh in on whether they think the Hornets are of championship quality right now. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouller – each and every day! And as usual, we’re featuring Dr. John. Sweet Home […]
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Checking in on Marcus Thornton
As the Hornets continue their quest to become the first undefeated team in NBA history, one man has been relatively lost in the mix. Expected to be the main spark plug off the bench, Marcus Thornton has instead been relegated to fourth, or even fifth guard status on certain nights. His contributions can’t be ignored, […]
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Hornets Power Rankings- Week Two
He has Risen. After being cast aside by this writer (some say unjustly), Jason Smith had perhaps the two best games of his young career to make all of us Believers. He answered our prayers with 18-foot jumpers that barely even touched the net. He miraculously snatched down rebounds and parted the Miami Heat defense […]
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The Hornets beat the Bucks. Six and Oh, baby!
The vaunted Bucks defense showed up tonight and gave the Hornets fits. Unfortunately for the Bucks, the Hornets defense was also present and the game turned slugfest through the last half of it. Very few easy baskets. Rare open shots. In the end, the Hornets prevailed, pounding out an 87-81 win.(Box Score) Early on, the […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Milwaukee
I’m a little worried about this game. It is a classic letdown game. It’s the second night of a back to back after a charged, emotional, and tough game against the Heat. Add to that the fact the Hornets have already beat this team, and they may look past them and get caught. You can’t […]