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February 2012
Duncan, Parker lead Spurs over Hornets
It was over when… the Spurs went on a 7-0 run to build a 14-point lead with just 1:48 remaining. Tony Parker drained a 20-foot jumper to cap the decisive spurt, which began with San Antonio protecting an 84-77 advantage. New Orleans led 45-44 at halftime and trailed by only… Keep Reading >>January 2012
Heat (16-5), Hornets (4-17)
Heat (16-5), Hornets (4-17)It was over when... Chris Bosh grabbed a steal that led to him throwing down a breakaway slam at the other end, giving Miami a 99-76 lead with 6:00 remaining. The Heat were down 45-33 at one stage of the second quarter, but outscored the Hornets 54-23… Keep Reading >>Rockets (8-7), Hornets (3-12)
It was over when… Marco Belinelli’s 20-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer bounced out, allowing Houston to hold on for a win after the hosts had trailed by five points early in the extra period. The Hornets led 88-83 but were outscored 7-0 to close the game, capped by Samuel… Keep Reading >>Off the Court: Trey Johnson
New Orleans free-agent signing Trey Johnson, now in his third overall season in the NBA, sat down with Hornets.com recently to discuss some of his interests away from the game of basketball. Best moment as an athlete: “Probably right now. Everything that I’ve been through as far as trying to… Keep Reading >>Hornets (3-6), Nuggets (6-4)
It was over when… Carl Landry threw down a monster dunk on Nene to put New Orleans up 89-71 with 3:53 remaining. The Hornets snapped their six-game losing streak in unlikely fashion, shutting down the high-powered Nuggets and prevailing in one of the NBA’s toughest arenas for visiting teams. Denver… Keep Reading >>76ers (3-2), Hornets (2-4)
It was over when… Jrue Holiday drained a jumper from the left wing to give Philadelphia a 98-89 lead with only 36 seconds remaining. The 76ers went on to hand the Hornets their fourth consecutive loss after a 2-0 start. New Orleans led 73-67 through three quarters but was completely… Keep Reading >>June 2011
West tests free agent market
When two-time Hornets All-Star power forward David West sustained a season-ending torn ACL March 24 at Utah, it was assumed in many quarters that the injury might lead to West’s guaranteed return to New Orleans in 2011-12. After all, many reasoned, why would a player elect to become a free… Keep Reading >>April 2011
Paul’s outlook seems healthy
Unlike a year ago, when Chris Paul was beginning his rehabilitation from knee surgery, the four-time All-Star point guard enjoys a clean bill of health as the 2011 offseason commences. That’s one reason why the 6-foot point guard’s outlook has brightened considerably, after dealing with three separate injuries in 2009-10… Keep Reading >>Hornets-Lakers Game 5
When asked by reporters, Hornets players have quickly brushed aside the notion that they have to play “perfect” basketball to beat the Lakers. “We didn’t play perfect in Game 1 (a victory),” Chris Paul has responded a few times to that line of questioning. As they try to post a… Keep Reading >>What needs to improve in Game 2
The word Hornets players and coaches have constantly repeated since the conclusion of Game 1 is “more.” If New Orleans is to deliver a performance similar to Sunday’s 109-100 victory against the two-time defending NBA champions, the Hornets will need more intensity, more energy and even more execution – though… Keep Reading >>March 2011
Hornets (43-32), Blazers (43-32)
It was over when… Carl Landry sank two free throws to give New Orleans a four-point lead with nine seconds remaining. With no timeouts left, Portland rushed the ball into the frontcourt but missed a three-pointer. The Hornets moved into sixth place in the Western Conference with the victory, while… Keep Reading >>Hornets (39-29), Kings (15-49)
It was over when… Emeka Okafor converted a three-point play to give New Orleans a 107-90 lead with four-plus minutes remaining. The Hornets actually trailed by a point at 85-84 entering the fourth quarter, but put together a big run in the final stanza to post their first comfortable win… Keep Reading >>February 2011
Hornets (34-25), Clippers (21-37)
It was over when… Jason Smith tipped in a close-range David West miss, giving New Orleans a 12-point edge with 1:16 remaining. In their first national TV game of 2010-11, the Hornets ended a three-game losing streak overall, as well as a three-game skein on their home floor. It was… Keep Reading >>Warriors (25-29), Hornets (33-24)
It was over when… Golden State’s Charlie Bell drilled a three-pointer with seven-plus minutes remaining, giving the Warriors their first 20-point lead of the game Tuesday. It was a remarkable mid-game 35-point turnaround for the hosts, who had trailed 32-17 in the first quarter.Hornets MVP: The ledger on Marco Belinelli… Keep Reading >>Nets (16-37), Hornets (32-22)
It was over when... Chris Paul's three-point attempt from the left wing went halfway down before rimming out at the end of overtime, tantalizingly close to what would've been a one-point Hornets victory. Instead, New Orleans lost its fourth straight game, the longest losing spell of the season for the… Keep Reading >>Lakers (35-16), Hornets (32-20)
It was over when… Marco Belinelli’s off-balance three-point attempt rolled off the rim with a few seconds remaining; it was rebounded by Pau Gasol, who dribbled out the clock on his 34-point, 10-rebound performance. The Hornets’ six-game home winning streak came to an end on a night when they were… Keep Reading >>January 2011
Suns (22-24), Hornets (31-18)
It was over when… Chris Paul’s off-balance three-point heave between two Phoenix defenders bounded off the backboard, allowing Phoenix to narrowly escape a New Orleans comeback. The Hornets were down by eight points with only 29 seconds remaining, but nearly pulled off a mini-miracle when Paul drilled a three-pointer, then… Keep Reading >>Hornets (31-16), Warriors (19-26)
It was over when... Emeka Okafor dropped in a layup off a dish from Chris Paul, then finished the conventional three-point play with a free throw. Okafor’s and-one made it 112-98 with just under a minute remaining. New Orleans posted its 10th consecutive victory, tying a franchise record.Hornets MVP: Chris… Keep Reading >>Hornets (30-16), Thunder (28-16)
It was over when… Oklahoma City’s desperate attempt to try to get a shot off with 0.5 seconds left resulted in an errant pass out of bounds. New Orleans took its two-point lead on David West’s high-arcing jumper from the right elbow. The two-time All-Star’s game-winning basket gave the Hornets… Keep Reading >>Hornets (28-16), Hawks (28-16)
It was over when… New Orleans built a commanding 70-45 lead through three quarters, causing Monty Williams to rest his starters (other than first-time starter Quincy Pondexter) the entire fourth period. The Hornets continued the complete domination by scoring the first 11 points of the final stanza, creating a do-not-adjust-your-set… Keep Reading >>Hornets (26-16), Raptors (13-28)
It was over when... David West sank two free throws with 15 seconds left, after he'd also drilled the go-ahead jumper, giving New Orleans a two-possession advantage. The Hornets won their fifth straight game overall. New Orleans is also 10 games over .500 for the first time since an 11-1… Keep Reading >>September 2010
The Hornets and Katrina: A personal perspective
Everything I write about Aug. 29, 2005 and Katrina is admittedly from an outsider’s perspective. That’s because like millions of other Americans, I watched the events unfold on television and the Internet, stunned by many of the horrifying scenes coming from New Orleans. I was working as a newspaper sportswriter… Keep Reading >>July 2010
Collison and Thorton to miss summer league
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that guards Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton will miss the remaining three games for the Hornets in the NBA Summer League.Collison, who sat out last night due to a slight right knee bruise, was excused from the team last night following the Hornets game… Keep Reading >>June 2010
Jeff Bower post-draft comments
Comments from Jeff Bower during the six-minutes press conference held at the Alario Center this evening:“We are in the process of negotiation a trade with the draft rights for our number 11 selection Cole Aldrich and Morris Peterson to another team. I am not permitted under the rules of the… Keep Reading >>Luke Babbitt workout
Monday’s workout consisted of Nevada forward Luke Babbitt, who addressed New Orleans reporters following the session.LUKE BABBITT, NevadaQ: How many workouts has it been for you?A: This is my ninth. This is about the last one I think, so the process is almost over.Q: Where do you see yourself being… Keep Reading >>May 2010
Draft Lottery Preview
Lottery slot: 11Team needs: Adding athleticism and size to the roster would greatly benefit the Hornets on both ends of the floor. New Orleans dropped from ninth to 21st in defensive efficiency in 2009-10, partly due to injuries, but also a result of an inability to contain penetration. The Hornets… Keep Reading >>April 2010
Hornets Season in Review
Now that the 2009-10 New Orleans Hornets season is in the books, it’s time to take my annual look back at what transpired, as well as examine what to look for in the coming months. We’re beginning this year’s extensive player-by-player package with the team’s 2010 All-Star representative, point guard… Keep Reading >>January 2010
Hornets winning streak ends
The Hornets have played numerous games recently in which they didn’t play their best basketball, but still managed to pull out a victory. It finally caught up to them tonight in Philadelphia, where a game-long uphill battle ultimately spelled the end of New Orleans' six-game winning streak. In losing for… Keep Reading >>November 2009
Hornets Postgame vs. Boston
Brilliant shooting performances by Peja Stojakovic (26 points, 6-for-10 on treys) and Chris Paul (22 points, 9-for-13 on FGs) enabled the Hornets to stay within striking distance of a huge early-season road win. Ultimately, it wasn’t quite enough, as New Orleans’ upset bid was thwarted late by unbeaten Boston (4-0).… Keep Reading >>October 2009
Hornets pick up weekend preseason win.
Chris Paul said recently that although he’s not overly concerned about the Hornets’ subpar preseason play, he’d feel better if they put together a few wins prior to tip-off of the regular campaign. For the second straight Saturday, Paul helped end a mini-losing streak for New Orleans. Like he did… Keep Reading >>Okafor, Diogu, Armstrong to sit preseason opener
New Orleans will be shorthanded in its preseason opener Wednesday (6 p.m., Hornets Radio Network) in Atlanta, missing frontcourt players Emeka Okafor (toe), Ike Diogu (knee) and Hilton Armstrong (thigh) to injury. As a result of those absences, Byron Scott said after practice today that Sean Marks will start at… Keep Reading >>Okafor excited about coming to playoff-caliber team
Emeka Okafor was recently asked to name the most memorable moment he’s experienced in his five-year NBA career. After a puzzled look came across the 6-foot-10, 255-pound center’s face, Okafor said, “You know what? It hasn’t happened yet. I think that’s still to come for me.”The 26-year-old, who is currently… Keep Reading >>September 2009
Athlon predicts third in Southwest
When the calendar flips to the month of September, many sports fans are focused on the opening weeks of college football and the NFL, as well as the pennant races in Major League Baseball. For avid NBA fans, one of the best aspects of this month comes when numerous national… Keep Reading >>August 2009
Marks earns return to Hornets in 2009-10, re-signs
During a 2008-09 season described by virtually everyone from the Hornets front office to the players as disappointing, one of the bright spots was the emergence of Sean Marks. Seldom used prior to his arrival in New Orleans last summer, the 6-foot-10 backup center enjoyed what was easily the best… Keep Reading >>Hornets open preseason Oct. 7 in Atlanta
The Hornets announced this morning that New Orleans’ eight-game preseason slate will commence Wednesday, Oct. 7, against the Atlanta Hawks in Philips Arena. A few other notes on the preseason schedule: Emeka Okafor won’t have to wait long to get reacquainted with his former Bobcats teammates. New Orleans and Charlotte… Keep Reading >>Program ScheduleFull Schedule
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