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In the NO Podcast Episode 126: Winning Basketball?
Michael and I talk about a winning week of basketball! And somehow, Michael manages not to drown in his own tears. Then, we talk the upcoming games, somehow talk about obscure euro’s who are out of the league, wonder at Demps ability to pull in usuable big men, and preview Nuggets and Clippers. Oh, and […]
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From Out of Nowhere
You come from out of nowhere My glance turns to a stare One minute here and one minute there Don’t know if I’ll laugh or cry One minute here and one minute there And then you wave good-bye… — Faith No More, From Out of Nowhere Sports 2 losses following 2 wins this week brings […]
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The Missing Piece: Searching for Bruce and Danny
When fans dream of offseason acquisitions, they think of the ‘Big Fish’ – the current All-Stars and the guys who could be perennial All-Stars. Two or three guys every year fit that description, and more often than not those guys stay where they are or go to a big market. After those guys are off […]
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Grizzlies Can’t Bear the Hornets Frontcourt
In surprising fashion, the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 90-83 at the Arena. Not only was this a win by a non-negligible margin, but the Hornets led for the entire second half with the lead ranging from 1 to 16 points. The Hornets starting frontcourt played for 67 minutes scored 41 points on […]
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Game On: Grizzlies @ Hornets
The Hornets continue their marathon of a seven-game home stand with a contest against the 46-21 Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have been one of the NBA’s best teams this season, boasting the league’s 4th best winning percentage (.687) and currently the 3rd seed in the Western Conference. At the end of January, they dumped overpaid […]
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Untying Winning and Losing
That guy just finished watching his team play, and he’s screaming at the top of lungs. No . . . he’s not happy . . . he’s clearly mad. Yes . . . yes, that’s it . . . a last second bucket decided the game. No . . . his team didn’t lose . […]
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Eric Gordon: Attention, Please
I’m confused too, Eric^^ I began writing this article before the Boston game, not realizing just how appropriate the game’s finish would make this post. On the final Hornets play, Eric Gordon drove to the basket and missed his shot, but Anthony Davis was there to tip it in and seal the victory. While I […]
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Anthony Davis Tips the Hornets past the Celtics.
The Hornets were not about to let the Miami Heat upstage them tonight as they pulled off a last second win. Those on the tanking train might not be too happy but it’s tough not to be excited about the cornerstone of the franchise tipping in the game winning shot as time expires despite fighting […]
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Game On: Celtics @ Hornets
The Hornets welcome the Celtics to the New Orleans Arena tonight and I have a feeling we’re going to be seeing an angry Boston team. Shorthanded on Monday, the Celtics had a 17 point lead over the Miami Heat before blowing it and losing by 2 points. The national media story lines will be about […]
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New Orleans Hornets 2012-13 Power Rankings – Week 20
The Hornets may have gone 0-3 over the past week, but for the first time in over a month, we have a change within the top three. Week 20 1) Ryan Anderson, PF – 67 GP, 31.1 MPG, 56.0 TS%, 16.2% DRR, 6.9% TOR, .136 WS/48, 18.9 PER; Last Week: 1 Pretty rough shooting […]
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Using the 2013 Offseason to Build a Competitive Franchise
((Please welcome a reader from Down Under, Sam Patching, and his first guest post about the Pelicans’ first offseason.)) Since the departure of Chris Paul in December of 2011, Hornets fans have been blessed with the pleasure of rooting for poor performances from the good teams, good performances from the bad teams, and have even […]
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Hornets’ Inability to Convert High-Efficiency Shots Leads to 93-72 Loss to Warriors
Sometimes, there are a great deal of intricate details and sub-plots to games that end up determining which team wins and which team loses. Tonight was not one of those nights. The Hornets lost this game because, quite simply, they were not able to make shots. In particular, they found it particularly difficult to make […]
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Hornets Beat: 15 Games Left
This week on Hornets beat we’re talking about the last 15 games, winning versus losing, and what’s in store if we lose enough. 1. What’s your prediction for the Hornets final 15 games? Mason Ginsberg: 3-12. The Hornets will more than likely only be favored in one of the team’s final 15 games – against […]
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Game On: Warriors @ Hornets
New Orleans kicks off their second to last homestand tonight against Golden State, the first of seven consecutive home games for the Hornets. Both the Hornets and Warriors will be playing just 24 hours after each team’s previous game, although both teams experienced far different results. While the New Orleans fell in a close game […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 125: Draft Prospects, Tiers, and Anthony Davis
Michael and I recap the three losses this week, focusing, as usual, on Davis, Gordon, Vasquez, and Ryan Anderson’s virus-caused yack. Okay, not that last part. Then, we take a great listener question and start talking the Draft! McLemore, Smart, Porter, Noel – and boy does Michael say something silly about Noel. Enjoy the Podcast! […]
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Hornets lose lead at end. Again.
For the last non-hail-mary possessions of the game, the Hornets went Gordon Iso. Because, you know, that’s worked all year. Well, it worked in one game. So let’s keep doing it!
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Game On: Hornets @ Timberwolves
The Hornets travel to Minnesota to take on the one team in the West who are playing worse than they are. Will it be a win?
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Slipping Away
One slip, and down the hole we fall It seems to take no time at all A momentary lapse of reason That binds a life for life A small regret, you won’t forget, There’ll be no sleep in here tonight One slip … one slip — Pink Floyd, One Slip Sports A 1-2 week for […]
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The Missing Piece: Unveiling the Big Board
It’s that time basketball fans. Whether you get sucked into March Madness for the pure love of the game or for the love of your bracket, we will all be watching closely these next few weeks, and when we do we should have our scouting glasses on. While Dell will have plenty of money to […]
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Hornets Lose to Wizards in Standard Fashion
Towards the end of the 3rd quarter I realized this was, more or less, just going to be a standard loss. The Hornets got killed from deep, the offense had flashes above mediocrity, blown out in the 3rd quarter, Monty confused us with Davis’ minutes, Eric Gordon faded in the 2nd half, blah blah blah…you know the […]