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Hornets guarantee winning record in SW Division with win over Rockets
The New Orleans Hornets play in, arguably, the toughest division in the NBA. In all actuality, it isn’t much of an argument. All five teams in the Southwest Division will finish at or above .500, four of the five will make the playoffs, and the Southwest will likely have the #1 overall seed in the upcoming […]
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New Orleans Hornets Beat the Rockets, Make the Playoffs
The Hornets beat the Rockets tonight to secure their spot in the playoffs, and effectively end Houston’s chances in the process. Chris Paul came to play, and with some help off the bench in the form of Jarret Jack and Jason Smith, he got it done. YES!!!!! YESSSSSS!!!!!!!! YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GEAUX HORNETS! After trailing by 16 […]
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Game On: Rockets @ Hornets
Houston Rockets (41-37) @ New Orleans Hornets (44-33) Pace: Rockets 97.0 (7th), Hornets 90.8 (29th) Offensive Efficiency: Rockets 108.2 (5th), Hornets 104.1 (18th) Defensive Efficiency: Rockets 106.7 (21st), Hornets 101.9 (7th) I am become death, destroyer of seasons. Cue throat stomp. The Hornets can pretty much end any hope the Rockets have of making the […]
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The Hornets have the Worst Shot Selection in the NBA
Now that’s a strong statement, right? Yes it is. But it’s also true. Over at hoopdata.com there is a wonderful statistic called XeFG%. I’ve mentioned it on this site before, but for those of you who don’t remember, here’s a breakdown of it. eFG% is the effective field goal of a player, and it includes […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 28: The missing Lollipops and Rainbows
In today’s Podcast, Michael and Ryan talk about last week, the upcoming week, Ryan throws out some fancy advanced stats, and Michel ruminates on life, arriving at the conclusion that he wishes he was as cool as Ryan and also armed with advanced stats. Really. That’s exactly how it went down. Listen if you don’t […]
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The Hornets trip the Pacers
The Hornets handled the Pacers without much issue tonight, handing out a 108-96 drubbing (Box Score) that was actually a twenty-five point lead before the Hornets scrubs came in and let the Pacers cut it to pieces. If I was a Hornets sub, I wouldn’t want to be near Monty’s office tonight. He looked royally […]
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Game On: Pacers @ Hornets (Live Game Chat!)
Matchup: Pacers(35-42) @ Hornets(43-33) Off Efficiency: Pacers 101.7(23rd), Hornets 103.8(19th) Def Efficiency: Pacers 103.3(12th), Hornets 101.8(7th) It’s tempting to say that the Pacers are just Hornets Lite when you look at their efficiencies. Yes, the Pacers are a little worse at defense, and a little worse at offense, but there are some fairly significant differences […]
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New Orleans Hornets Must Win Now or They Risk Hope Fading
With six games left and the playoffs looming, the New Orleans just need to win games. It might sound way too simple to be the first sentence, but think for a second about how desperately the Hornets need to make the playoffs and put up a fight. They have to go out there every night […]
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Hornets Can’t Rebound, Lose to Grizzlies
The Hornets lost to the Grizzlies handily for the first time this season, never getting closer than 6 points in the second half. They trailed by double digits for much of the game, and never threatened in front of an obviously disappointed crowd who booed the Hornets effort on more than one occasion. Considering the […]
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Game On: Grizzlies @ Hornets
Matchup: Grizzlies(42-33) @ New Orleans Hornets(43-32) Off Efficiency: Grizzlies 104.5 (15th), Hornets 103.9(19th) Def Efficiency: Grizzlies 102.9(11th), Hornets 101.7(7th) Pace: Grizzlies 94.5 (15th), Hornets 90.9 (29th) The Hornets have two games left against the Grizzlies in the closing eight games, and they are both must-win contests. Tonight is the easier of the two, since it’s […]
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My Rant Against NBA League Pass
I dont’ about you guys, but I have been having techinal issues with NBA League Pass. I sent them this rant. If you have had the same issues please fill out their survey at the end of the year letting them how you want it fixed as a paying cosumer. Here’s to actually being able […]
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Carl Landry as good as David West??
I hear some rumblings out there that suggest that Carl Landry can be just as productive as David West and some might prefer Landry due to his all-out hustle approach to the game. Carl Landry is very good, don’t get me wrong, but if I had to pick one player to be my starting power […]
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Looking ahead to the offseason and beyond as Demps
This offseason should be very interesting for Dell Demps. After the Hornets’ season is done, there will be many questions concerning David West, Carl Landry, and other possible free agents. There are several ways that I may approach this. A Balance is needed in trying to keep Chris Paul happy while realizing that the Hornets […]
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Hornets247 Season Tickets
Hornets247 community: It’s a dark hour, if not the darkest.  It’s a rainy day and the river is rising.  We are under the eyes this season, both on the court and off. There is no need to catalog the trials we are enduring here. No . . . this is a different kind of post . […]
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Landry Propels New Orleans Hornets to Big Win Over Trailblazer
The New Orleans Hornets beat the Trailblazers in a thrilling contest behind power forward Carl Landry. The win solidified their standing in the Western Conference playoff race, moving into the 6th seed. BOX SCORE Early on, LaMarcus Aldridge really went to town on the Hornets both offensively and on the glass. He finished the first […]
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Game On: Trailblazers at Hornets – Drive Slow
Matchup: Blazers (43-31) @ Hornets (42-32) Off Efficiency: Blazers: 108.6 (10th); 106.1 (20th) Def Efficiency: Blazers: 106.6 (14th); 104.4 (6th) The Hornets and the Trailblazers have a lot in common right now beyond their close proximity in the standings. They’ve both been plagued by injuries, sometimes struggle to score, and traded for athletic power forwards […]