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Why The New Orleans Hornets Need Emeka Okafor

How’s everyone doing deep into this NBA lockout? Going a little stir crazy? I know I am. Anyway, I bet a couple (many) of you are going to be a little upset at that title, huh? I know he’s not the…Read More

Hornets Season Review: Jason Smith

One of the more unnoticed characters, Jason Smith was brought to New Orleans for depth in the front-court. Smith has suffered a number of set-backs in his NBA career, namely injuries. This past season…Read More

A Taste of A Taste of New Orleans

Last night the New Orleans Hornets hosted their Taste of New Orleans event for the Krewe of Hornets (aka season ticket holders). The invitation (pictured) promised we would “be served and entertained…Read More

Knicks beat the Hornets 107-88: Another terrible performance

Welcome to the Hornets recap lounge. It’s a little quiet in here tonight after tonight’s 107-88 loss to the New York Knicks, but we’re still open and dedicated to providing you the great…Read More

Hornets at Knicks: Quick Preview

I just got home from work and quickly want to point out a few things that I’m going to be looking for in tonight’s game. 1) Of course, Chris Paul. Ryan Schwan, of Hornets247.com, had a great…Read More

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Raptors (yes, the Raptors) beat the Hornets 96-90: What is going on?

Ladies, ladies, ladies…and gentlemen, welcome back. If it’s your first time here, we always…Read More

Nets 103, Hornets 101: A Bad Game By Chris Paul…Oh No!

Well, that sucked. The Hornets again ran into unstoppable shooting (this time partially of their own…Read More

Thunder pull away in the second half, beat the Hornets 104 to 93

The Hornets ran into some hot shooting again. This time it was the Thunder and Kevin Durant, who scored…Read More

Hornets 97, Wizards 89: Jason Smith Puts Up Career Night

Entering tonight’s game Hornets starting center Emeka Okafor was declared injured for 1-3 per…Read More

Okafor out 3 weeks

As Joe Gerrity at Hornets247.com pointed out, any injury could be particularly devastating for the Hornets.…Read More

Hornets 103, Grizzlies 102: Holy, Bonanza, Craziness, New Orleans Wins

This was a game you could not miss, and in fact, I did. I caught the replay and was going crazy at the events that unfolded in one hell of a basketball exhibition. These Hornets have in fact put my heart…Read More

Knicks-Hornets: Chris Paul And Company Know No Offense

It seems to me if you’re going to beat a team like the Knicks you need to do the following things. 1. Don’t turn the ball over and don’t miss your shots. What this does is forces the…Read More

Bobcats-Hornets: A Tough Defensive Win

It’s funny what a win can do to your mood. After a tough slate of games in the month of November the Hornets finally get a game that they can “ease” up a bit. Unfortunately (or fortunately…Read More

Hornets-Blazers: A Response To Adversity, 97-78

After the worst loss of the season in Utah, the New Orleans Hornets responded with one of the bigger wins of the season. Today Portland came out firing on all cylinders hitting any and every look. On…Read More

Hornets-Jazz: New Orleans Embarrassed By Utah

No defense, no intensity, no heart by everyone not named Chris Paul. It’s not that we lost, because like I said numerous times I expected it, but it’s just that we did it by not playing tight…Read More

Hornets-Kings: Defense Wins An Ugly One For New Orleans

Today’s Sarcramento game was probably the worst display of offensive basketball I’ve seen since my high school days. Going into the game the Sacramento Kings were one of the worst defensive…Read More

Cavaliers-Hornets: David West Stands Out To Lead Hornets To Uncomfortable Win

With a 20 point lead in the back pocket New Orleans softened up, stopped playing defense and let Cleveland right back into proceedings. A sign of that was the Cavaliers had just 1 turnover through the…Read More

Hornets Beat The Portland Trail Blazers

Sorry folks for the lack of coverage the past week, it’s been busy times with various studies and moving household furniture taking priority. While I’ve been busy the Hornets have extended…Read More

New Orleans Hornets Beat The Miami Heat!

For all the offseason banter, hype, coverage, whatever you want to call it, your New Orleans Hornets are 5 and Oh. Both the Heat and Hornets had juxtaposing offseasons as members of the media annoited…Read More

New Orleans Hornets Defeat The Denver Nuggets

With 4 minutes left in the fourth quarter the game was close with the Nuggets battling to retain their lead. But as with most games Chris Paul entered and took control both offensively and defensively…Read More

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