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43 Minutes of Crunch Time
That’s how much basketball we have watched with less than five minutes left on the clock and the Hornets within five points of their opposition. Those 43 minutes have arguably been the biggest of the year for the Bees, as they have determined games, momentum, a power ranking ascension and decline (unless Marc Stein really […]
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The Thunder beat the Hornets
The Hornets are starting to perfect the art of the late collapse, getting outscored in the fourth and losing to the Thunder 95-89(Box Score). The Hornets gave up their lead through a series of turnovers, poor execution, and repeated attempts to take advantage of one player in the fourth who didn’t have it going or […]
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Hornets247 Podcast Episode 6: In the NO?
McNamara and Schwan talk turkey as the Hornets play like turkey over the course of the Thanksgiving week. They address the defense, Jarrett Jack, CP3’s play, Monty Williams, and McNamara’s bladder-loosening fear of the Thunder. Wimp. We also try out a new podcast name, suggested by the excellent hewhorocks. If you like it, maybe he’s […]
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Game On: Hornets at Thunder
Matchup: Hornets(12-4) @ Thunder(11-6) Off Efficiency: Hornets 104.6(12th), Thunder 106.4(8th) Def Efficiency: Hornets 97.6(3rd), Thunder 105.4(18th) Thanks to the amazing Dariusz Ejkiewicz for the Game Day Banner. This is a bit of a role reversal for the Thunder this year. Last year, they got by on exceptional defense and ordinary offense. This season they have […]
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Spurs Overcome 17 Point Deficit to Demolish Hornets
At the end of the first half, the New Orleans Hornets received a standing ovation from their fans after playing a nearly flawless half of basketball. From the way they played the rest of the game, it appears New Orleans thought the game was already over. The Hornets led 61-44 and were on fire, shooting […]
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Game On: Spurs @ Hornets
San Antonio Spurs (13-2) at New Orleans Hornets (12-3) Offensive Efficiency Ratings: Hornets 106.6 (15th) Spurs 111.5 (2nd) Defensive Efficiency Ratings: Hornets 100.6 (2nd) Spurs: 103.3 (9th) The Spurs and Hornets battle for first place in the Southwest division today as the Hornets play their first home game in over a week. The Hornets come into the […]
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Sipping on Some Stats
Nothing fancy here, just a little rundown of the Hornets overall stats this year. The most important thing to look at right now is the 12 wins because as we all know, making the playoffs comes first. Even though the team is currently third in the conference, and only a game out of first, they […]
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DON’T THROW AWAY THE PEJA HEADS JUST YET!
So, I dont know if any of you have heard, but Toronto has stated that they will not be keeping Peja Stojakovic through the season. They WILL either use him as part of a future trade at the deadline, or they will buyout his contract. And they even said that since Peja was so generous […]
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The Hornets beat the Blazers
The Hornets got back to their winning ways tonight as they delivered a nutshot to the MASH unit masquerading as the Portland Trailblazers. Oh wait, that was Brandon Roy delivering the nutshot to teammate Rudy Fernandez midway through the game while going for a loose ball. It looked pretty ugly. Regardless, that play was the rest […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Trailblazers
Matchup: Hornets(11-3) @ Trailblazers(8-6) Off Efficiency: Hornets 103.7(16th), Trailblazers 105.2(12th) Def Efficiency: Hornets 98.5(4th), Trailblazers 103.8(15th) Thanks to the amazing Dariusz Ejkiewicz for the Game Day Banner. As the Hornet’s offense continues to choke and sputter on bad shooting from deep and an over-reliance on isolations, the New Orleans defense continues to chug along, keeping […]
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Happy Thanksgiving From Hornets247
On behalf of everyone (except Michael), I want to wish all of our American readers a happy Thanksgiving. For the rest of you who may be unfamiliar with Turkey Day, it’s a time when families and strangers come together to share uncomfortable conversation while gorging themselves on foods usually reserved for Jabba the Hut. Quite […]
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Jazz Deliver Hornets Biggest Loss of the Season
They were determined to make their presence felt, and they sure did on this night. They knew nobody was watching this game to see Chris Paul or Deron Williams. Similarly, people did not tune in to witness the unique skills of David West or Paul Milsap. No, this game was ALL about the officials and […]
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Banks will not join team; Anderson delayed
http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2010/11/newly_acquired_g_marcus_banks.html David Anderson has Visa problems and will not join the team until Friday. Marcus Banks will not join the team but his 4.5 mil contract will count against the cap.
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Game On: Hornets @ Jazz
According to Hornets fans, the sky is falling after Monday night’s loss to the Clippers, but regardless of the impending doom, New Orleans still has a game to play tonight against the Jazz. It wasn’t just Monday’s loss that has Hornets fans worried, as the Hornets were exposed in several areas during their wins last […]
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Calling All Hornets Fans
Yo guys im from Australia (another aussie hornets fan) and just suggesting that all hornets fans should sign up on the forums i came from, www.prosportsdaily.com it is an all sports forum ranging from NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and other sports (even darts), one of the most used sports forum…..And is u to date with […]