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Winners and Weirdos from a Pelicans Design Contest
99designs recently ran a very cool contest – design an NBA-style logo for the soon-to-be Pelicans. The “fastest growing design firm in the world” has some street cred as they’ve been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more. We’ve been trading Pelicans logos like pogs around here in the Hornets247 […]
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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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Hornets’ win streak comes to an end in New York via 100-87 loss to Knicks
Despite trailing by just four points after three quarters of play, New York jumped out to a 13-2 run to start the 4th quarter and never looked back. The winning streak was bound to come to an end at some point; all things considered, having it happen on the road against a top-tier Eastern Conference […]
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New Found Power
Cleansing yourself of the past Learn from mistakes and move on Conquering new ground at last Unite and become twice as strong It’s time to rip the chain from your neck Let go the past as you purge Free now from everything weighing you down Open the floodgates and surge with New found power — […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Knicks
The 11-25 Hornets travel to New York for an early game (11 AM central time) against the 23-13 Knicks, currently the Eastern Conference’s second best team. While the Hornets will be looking to extend their season long 4-game winning streak, the Knicks have been moving in the opposite direction and will try to avoid their […]
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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 teenagers to the fundamental parts of the game and the NBA lifestyle. Monty has stated in the past that he would prefer to coach […]
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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 sluggish on both ends of the court and coach Williams was left with no other choice than to try anybody and everybody. And I […]
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Game On: Minnesota @ Hornets
Minnesota brings no Love to New Orleans. Will Vasquez and Company take advantage?
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Beneath the Screen: Gordon’s Struggles
In his post yesterday, Ryan pointed out why the Hornets are playing well despite Eric Gordon’s offensive struggles. I, on the other hand, wanted to see exactly why he is struggling. So I dug into some film and came away with a fairly shocking observation: Eric Gordon has been struggling in the pick and roll. […]
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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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Hornets Battle Back to Beat the Rockets. How U?
The first three quarters of the game were predictable. Sloppy play for the first half followed by a complete collapse in the 3rd quarter. Overall it was pretty bad. Both the Hornets and Rockets shot under 37% at the break and the score was a whopping 34-36. And then the second half started and the […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Rockets
Things have been on a slight uptrend for New Orleans recently with back to back wins over Southwest division rival Mavericks and Spurs. Tonight they go for their longest winning streak of the season against yet another division foe the Houston Rockets. The Rockets are on their own five game winning streak. New Orleans should […]
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New Orleans Hornets 2012-13 Power Rankings – Week 10
The Hornets completed their first non-losing power rankings week since Week 1, finishing 2-2 with road victories over the Magic and Bobcats. The latter win came while welcoming back Eric Gordon to the court, as the Hornets’ star shooting guard instantly made his presence felt. Week 10 1) Ryan Anderson, PF – 34 […]
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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 Pina (@MichaelVPina) from a place called the internet. Follow him and you will have a particularly fortunate new year. 1. What stands out in […]
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Hornets win back-to-back games for second time all season with 95-88 victory over Spurs
Led by Eric Gordon’s 24 points (including 8 in the game’s final 8 minutes), New Orleans held off San Antonio at home to hand them just their 10th loss of the season. In a game which the Hornets never trailed after the midway point in the 1st quarter, that lead never quite seemed safe until […]
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Hornets Sign Donald Sloan to 10-Day Contract
From the team: The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have signed guard Donald Sloan to a 10-day contract. . Sloan most recently played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League, where he appeared in two contests and averaged 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 36.5 minutes per game. […]
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Game On: Spurs @ Hornets
The Hornets return home for the first of three games in the New Orleans Arena this week for a match-up against the Southwest Division leading Spurs. Fresh off of a three point overtime win in Dallas, the Hornets have no time to enjoy their hard-fought victory with the Spurs coming to town. San Antonio has […]
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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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A Little Light
In the velvet darkness of the blackest night Burning bright, there’s a guiding star No matter what or who you are. There’s a light over at the Frankenstein Place There’s a light burning in the fireplace There’s a light, light in the darkness of everybody’s life. — The Rocky Horror Picture Show, There’s a Light […]