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Hornets steal game one versus the Lakers
The Hornets just shattered a whole host of sweep predictions, winning 109-100 (Box Score) on the defending champion Lakers home court. Â The Hornets led for almost every minute of the game, played record-tying mistake free offensive basketball, and weathered a storm of free throws in the Lakers favor to start the game. As always, […]
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The In Beegins Now.
It is an undebatable, all relatable fact that all endings have a beginning. Fame, Fortune, and Frenzy shall give way to Passion, Purpose and Pride as the West Coast Warriors of Hollywood welcome the Gulf South Soldiers of the Big Easy. Today is the beginning of what should be versus what can be. What should […]
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How the Hornets will beat the Lakers
Last night I had a dream. I woke up all sweaty and started crunching numbers. I researched all of my favorite Hornet websites. Game tape was downloaded, watched, broken down and analyzed. After I analyzed and broke down the tape I throughly dissected it. Here’s what I believe could happen.Game 1Willie Green goes 18 -for-18, […]
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Get Ready: Lakers vs Hornets (Video and LiveChat Too!)
Yeah, I’m the numbers guy. The analytical guy. I contemplated doing an ordinary Game On post for all of you, but I decided there was no need. We know the Lakers are tough, even if Artest and Barnes have knee problems and Blake isn’t playing. What we need, is a nice video to get us […]
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Hornets247 Watch Party Causes Legal Crisis
Hornets247 community, Hornets247 watch party attendees, and Hornets or beer fans everwhere: It is critical that you come to the Hornets247 Playoff Watch Party today. When Dexter Fishmore, a Los Angeles Lakers blogger, heard about the party for Game 1 of the Hornets-Laker series and the lack of access to free beer to Lakers fans, he immediately began […]
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Season Ticket Sales Update: Select-A-Seat
In a brief break from the playoff news: Folks have been talking about attendance for a while, so here is a post addressing it. You ask, we provide. I was down at the Hornets’ Select-a-Seat event today. This event, for those who have never been, is where season ticket holders can walk around the Arena […]
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HORNETS BEAT THE LAKERS 4 GAMES TO 3
ADVANCE TO THE 2ND ROUND!!!! Yes it is possible for the Hornets to advance to the 2nd round. Here’s how we’ll do it: Monty sits on the bench and his roll is listener and communicator not thinker. Monty will not decide on any plays. In case anyone has forgotten, Mbenga was with the Lakers last year for […]
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JUST FOUR: how the Hornets overcome the Lake Show
This is not going to be easy. Many are predicting an ugly end to the Hornets season. However, this can be overcome. First of all, The Hornets need to be IN! We’ve heard from Monty and Gil that the Hornets might not have believed that they can beat the Lakers. However, if I remember correctly, these are the same […]
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Edbballin504’s take on how the Hornets can beat LA…
If anyone can take down a giant, it’s New Orleans. From bouncing back from Katrina, to winning a Superbowl with the Saints, to cleaning up the huge oil spill that could have devastated our local economy, we have survived. New Orleans is the definition of perseverance and beating the odds. Yet here we are again, […]
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Demps on NBA Today
Great interview with Demps on NBA Today podcast for 4/15. Great stuff. What are folks thoughts on the interview? Anything you can read between the lines?
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How the Hornets can take down the Lakers…
There was a guy named Jeff Gillooly. Maybe you remember him from the Tonya Harding thing. We need him and his lead pipe. A little lovetap to Gasol’s leg should do the trick. But seriously…….it could be a steel pipe. Any pipe will do! But SERIOUSLY….all hope is not lost. The first thing […]
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Could the non-playoff All Stars win it all?
Random thought, I know, but it is one that is fun to contimplate none the less. What if you were to make an All-Star team in each conference made up solely of players who did not make the postseason. Now, take that team and give them a three day training camp to work out some […]
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Want Two Tickets to the sold out Game 3 vs. LA? We got ’em
All you got to do to win this is tell us how the Hornets will beat the Lakers in Round One. Write a journal (serious or humorous) about how the Hornets can take down the two-time defending champions. We are looking for creativity, passion, and overall brilliance from our winning piece. No minimum, no maximum. […]
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New Orleans Hornets Fan Poll
Welcome to the first ever Hornets247 Fan Poll. Here’s your chance to tell the world how you feel about the Hornets, now and going forward, and to see how you compare to other avid fans. All polls are after the jump. Don’t forget about the Hornets Playoff Watch Party, Kempletons post looking at how clutch […]
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If the Hornets win the series 4-0, I will…
Complete the statement… has to be INSANE! Started this over on HornetsReport.com, just wanted to see some of yalls responses. 😀 I would shave my hair to the shape of the fleur-de-bee.
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Hornets247 Playoff Watch Party
With the playoffs about to kick off, Hornets247 is getting the old crew back together. We’ll be hosting a playoff watch party, and there will of course be free booze (this is New Orleans, after all). We’re opting for a new location uptown this time, but don’t be scared. This place has more room, more […]
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New Orleans Hornets Playoff Schedule
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS ROUND ONE PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Game 1 – Sunday, April 17 New Orleans at LA Lakers – 2:30 p.m. (central time) ABC Game 2 – Wednesday, April 20 New Orleans at LA Lakers – 9:30 p.m. (central time) TNT Game 3 – Friday, April 22 LA Lakers at New Orleans – 8:30 p.m. […]
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New Orleans Hornets to Face Los Angeles Lakers in Round One
The New Orleans Hornets will face the Los Angeles Lakers in round one of the NBA playoffs after losing to the Mavericks Wednesday night. The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Clippers despite a late comeback, and ended up in the eight seed as a result. They will face the top-ranked San Antonio Spurs in the […]
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Mavericks steamroll Hornets in second half in possible playoff preview
Both teams played hard. I know that sounds like a backhanded compliment, but there are 15 games scheduled tonight and this might be the only one in which both teams went after the victory with 100% intensity (at least for one half). Unfortunately for the Hornets, they were unable to come out on top due […]