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In the NO Podcast Episode 105: Is Vasquez Selfish?
Michael and I spend a lot of time talking about Vasquez, his game, his numbers, and his possible impact on Austin Rivers development going forward. Then Michael calls out Anthony Davis, we take turns calling out every player on this team that spends time at small forward, trash the team’s defense, and stare dreamily at […]
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The Missing Piece: Searching for the Next Ryan Anderson
There is an argument made by Hornets fans and some national analysts that gets stated as fact despite a growing amount of evidence to the contrary that I just can’t let slide any longer. The argument is that cap space is somewhat meaningless to a small market team such as ours because we can not […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 104: Trade Extravaganza!
Michael and I recap the last two games and then get right to your calls about trades! December 15th is the day many players will become trade eligible, and we look at various offers and proposals, make our own, and generally talk about what sort of teams the Hornets should be targeting to make trades. […]
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Hornets Lose at Home to the Offensively Challenged Wizards
“We played down to their level.” That was the word coming out of the locker room, as Jason Smith pointed out something glaringly obvious, yet completely unexplanable. How could a team with the worst record in the Western Conference think that they can come into any game and take an opponent lightly? How can you […]
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Hornets Beat: Pelican Powered
Oh Hugo, we hardly knew ye. Our writers give their takes on Pelicans and other team names from around the NBA. 1. If the Hornets wind up being rebranded the Pelicans, I’ll be _____. Michael McNamara: Happy that this is over with and we can now focus on basketball. A year ago we were wondering […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 103: Austin Rivers and Taking your Calls
Michael and I review the last two games, answer some of your questions sent in on our new hotline, and then preview the Wizards and Thunder. (again?) Oh, and Anthony Davis is coming back this week! If you want to sound off, give us a call! We may use it in our next podcast! 504-322-3333. […]
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The Missing Piece: Instant Impact
We have all seen the struggles of one Austin Rivers this year, and he is not alone. Top ten picks like Bradley Beal and Terrence Ross have had similar struggles, while highly touted players like Jeremy Lamb and Kendall Marshall haven’t even gotten a chance to show what they can do in this league because […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 102: Pelicans will eat your Ducklings
Michael and I talk about the Pelicans name, whether we love it or hate it, then we turn to Austin Rivers, drool over Brandon Jennings, review the Bucks and Lakers games and preview the Grizzlies and Heat. If you want to sound off, give us a call! We may use it in our next podcast! […]
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Hornets Beat: Eric Gordon and a Few Predictions
Our writers take on questions regarding Eric Gordon’s future, Ryan Anderson as an All-Star, Anthony Davis and his chances at ROY, and just how bad the Hornets actually are. 1. Fact or Fiction: Eric Gordon will be traded before the end of the season Jason Calmes: Fact. Of the two, I’ll take this. Something weird […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 101: Gerry V and a Stats Ambush
Gerry V joins Michael and I to give incisive analysis on this team. He touches on Aminu, Lopez, Vasquez, Rivers, Roberts and Anderson, as well as addressesing the team weaknesses, why the Hornets struggle to rebound the ball, and gives advice as to what to watch for as this team tries to learn and grow. […]
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Game On: Thunder @ Hornets
Keys to the Game 1. Create Turnovers Without Fouling The Thunder turnover rate is the highest in the NBA, but when these teams met two weeks ago, the Hornets were unable to put any pressure on the Thunder’s perimeter trio. Instead, Oklahoma City got into the paint at will and had wide open perimeter looks. […]
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The Missing Piece: Getting Defensive
Far too often when we think of the next player that we would love to wear the Red, Navy, and Gold, we dream of a point guard who is a magician with the ball in his hand, a wing who can rip the nets from three, or a big man who can dominate the low […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 100: Special Guest Jason Smith and beating the Clips
Jason Smith joins us for the 100th In the NO Podcast to talk about how he developed his game, his relationship with the coaches, a solution to him getting smacked in the face all the time, and I try twice to get him to toss Monty Williams under the bus. Then we talk beating the […]
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Hornets Win Three-Point Contest, Defeat Clippers
Hornets go 15 of 25 from deep to end seven game losing streak
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Game On: Hornets @ Clippers
The Hornets head to LA to face an old friend
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The Missing Piece: Reclamation Projects
Go big or go home on these possible missing pieces
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Suns Erase Massive Deficit, Defeat Hornets in Overtime
Suns bench provides spark that Hornets reserves can’t match in 111-108 loss
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Game On: Hornets @ Suns
The Hornets delve into the Valley of the Suns tonight to try to end their five game losing streak
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Hornets Beat: Anthony Davis and Dell Demps
Highlighting a less than stellar week for the New Orleans Hornets, Anthony Davis set a career high for points scored and Dell Demps was extended. Our writers give their takes.
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Milwaukee’s Three-Point Shooting Sinks Hornets
Bucks shoot over 50% from deep to hold off a pesky Hornets squad