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The Hornets Defense – or Why New Orleans is 5-0
This morning, the Hornets awake sporting the 5th most efficient defense in the league. While that sounds good, I want to put it in perspective. Unlike many teams sporting tough defenses, the Hornets have now played the 4th, 6th, 11th, 15th and 29th ranked offenses in the league. The average efficiency of those five teams […]
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Hornets Beat the Miami Heat to Remain UnBEEfeated
The New Orleans Hornets beat the Miami Heat 96-93 in an dunk filled affair. Fans picked a great night for the first sellout of the season, and were treated to quite a show, most notably by big men Emeka Okafor and Jason Smith. The duo undoubtedly left Heat fans concerned about their front court. Fueled […]
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The Cirque de Chaleur comes to New Orleans
Game Preview Matchup: Heat(4-1) @ Hornets(4-0) Off Efficiency: Heat 109.1(3rd), Hornets 106.3(8th) Def Efficiency: Heat 87.9(1st), Hornets 97.5(5th) Yes, the Circus known as the Heat pays a visit tonight in New Orleans. There’s a tremendous amount of interest in this team, and that fuels a veritable circus of coverage, which in turn ignites more interest, […]
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Priced out for Saints Games? Geaux Hornets Instead
I was planning to attend a Saints game for the first time since I sold my season tickets a few years ago, but was flabbergasted at how poorly the prices of available tickets to the Saints compare to what the Hornets offer. So much in fact, that I completely abandoned the plan and instead decided […]
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Chris Paul Proving He is Still the Best PG
After four games, it’s undeniably time to start addressing Paul as the game’s best point guard again. Some less educated fans will look at his 23-9-6-1.8 stat line and think “that’s nowhere near what other point guards are putting up”, and for some statistics they are right on. Other point guards are taking more shots […]
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The Hornets Beat the Rockets
It was a fun and fascinating game to watch tonight as the Hornets defeated the Rockets 107-99 (Box Score) in Houston. In a game that had Paul exploding for 14 points in the fourth, Jason Smith tearing it up off the bench, and Emeka Okafor dominating the paint defensively, I wanted to talk first and […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Rockets
Matchup: Hornets(3-0) @ Rockets(0-3) Off Efficiency: Hornets 103.6(12th), Rockets 106.3(8th) Def Efficiency: Hornets 97.7(6th), Rockets 112.4(30th) Pace: Hornets 94.6(26th), Rockets 104.1(2nd) The Hornets roll into Houston to face an almost desperate Rockets team still looking for their first win of the season. The Rockets have the worst rated defense in the league right now – […]
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Broadcasting Still a Major Concern for the Hornets
It is remarkably difficult to watch the New Orleans Hornets road games on TV if you live in New Orleans or the surrounding area. For those who don’t have to deal with the inadequacies of COX as a cable provider, local blackout rules, or the complex puzzle that is required in figuring out how to […]
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Hornets247 Podcast: Episode 2
Ryan Schwan and Michael McNamara get together to talk the 3-0 start, Marcus Thornton, things we are concerned about with the team, and belatedly, the Jarryd Bayless trade. Enjoy: As always, talk it up, and give us any feedback. I added a break in the middle this time, all because you requested it! See? I […]
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Hornets Power Rankings- Week One
Other sites have their weekly NBA rankings, speculating on how each team stacks up against each other based on some subjective formula and who knows what other criteria. I am not going to pretend like I have watched all 30 NBA teams closely enough to do that with any integrity, but I have watched every […]
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The Hornets beat the Spurs
Three. And. Oh. Before the season started, I was hoping for 2-1. I was expecting 1-2. I’m having trouble containing myself. This team has shown depth, resiliency, and the ability to get defensive stops when absolutely necessary for the first time in two seasons.  Tonight the Hornets built a sixteen point lead and then held off […]
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Game On: Hornets at Spurs
Tonight is a battle between the San Antonio Spurs 1.0 organization and the San Antonio Spurs 2.0 organization. Demps vs Buford. Williams vs Popovich. Paul(Wake Forest) vs. Duncan(Wake Forest).  The Spurs have only played a single game so far this season, and they won that one handily 122-109 vs. Indiana. (Side note: Collison went for […]
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New Orleans Hornets Beat the Nuggets
The New Orleans Hornets beat the Nuggets tonight to remain undefeated. It was a thrilling 101-95 victory that had the crowd jacked up, and left fans wanting more. When Chris Paul checked back in with 9 minutes to go in the fourth quarter you could just tell that he wasn’t going to let this one […]
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Game On: Nuggets @ Hornets
The Hornets look to get out to a 2-0 start this season as they host the Denver Nuggets tonight in a game that will feature stars Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. Since “The Decision†and the rumored Big Apple toast at Carmelo Anthony’s wedding, both Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony have been the subject of […]
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Could 2010-11 Be a Record Breaking Season for CP3?
Last night against the Milwaukee Bucks, the New Orleans Hornets made 34 field goals. Chris Paul had six of those and of the other 28; he assisted on 16 of them. And although those numbers were impressive, he easily could have registered 20+ assists if Belinelli and Ariza were able to knock down some wide-open […]
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New Orleans Hornets Beat the Bucks
The New Orleans Hornets started off their 2010-2011 season hot, beating the Bucks 95-91 in a thriller to preserve their (and my) undefeated season. It was an exciting night for everyone in attendance as the energy level was high. First Quarter The Hornets came out hot right off the bat. Fueled by their starting group, […]
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Game On: Bucks @ Hornets
The Hornets join 25 other teams who are in action on the second night of the 2010-2011 regular season, and let me be one of the many to pump my fist in excitement. The Bucks are the first potential victims of the year for the Hornets, who are hoping to remain undefeated The Hornets are […]
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Hornets247 Predicts the 2010-2011 NBA season
On the eve of the regular season, Hornets247 is ready to make our predictions. No time to waste, so lets get right to it. MVP Michael McNamara: Kevin Durant- 33 PPG for #1 seed in the West. Joe Gerrity: Kevin Durant ROY MM: John Wall JG: Blake Griffin
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Live Chat with the Hornest247.com Writers
Hello All! We’ll be chatting today at 12:30 CDT. Prepare your witticisms and questions! Hornets247.com’s Season Preview Chat
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The Hornets247 2010-2011 Season Teaser Trailer
Sometimes, you find a piece of music that’s just perfect. Sometimes you put video to that music. Sometimes you get this: Two days to go. Are you ready?