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Paul George Wins NBA's MIP, Monty Williams Upset Greivis Vasquez Finished 2nd

Scott Prather — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:42:22 +0000

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (pictured) has been named the NBA's Most Improved Player. Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez finishes second, upsetting his coach...

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Short Handed Hornets Lose Heartbreaker To Clippers

Scott Prather — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:22:59 +0000

Without Anthony Davis and Greivis Vasquez, the New Orleans Hornets went toe to toe with one of the best teams in the league Friday night. After 48 minutes of hard play, the free throw line killed the Hornets chances of upsetting the Los Angeles Clippers, as they fell 96-93. The fourth quarter determined...

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Anthony Davis Done For Season, Vasquez Hurt Too

Scott Prather — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:23:07 +0000

In an unsurprising move, the New Orleans Hornets have decided to shut down Anthony Davis for the remainder of the season. After injuring his knee in Wednesday night's loss to the Kings, an MRI revealed a sprained MCL and bone bruise. Another banged up Hornet is Greivis Vasquez, who will...

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Kings Down Hornets, Anthony Davis Injured

Scott Prather — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:06:53 +0000

Playing the second game of a road back-to-back, the New Orleans Hornets legs looked tired. It showed on the defensive end, as the Sacramento Kings slashed the Hornets in the lane on their way to a 121-110 win. More bad news on the injury front, as Anthony Davis injured himself in the 4th quarter when...

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Davis Shines But Hornets Lose To Lakers

Scott Prather — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:49:33 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets competed Tuesday night, but were ultimately out dueled by the Los Angeles Lakers 104-96. Rookie Anthony Davis balled, finished with...

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Hornets Hit Losing Note Versus Jazz, Eric Gordon Benched After Shouting Match With Coach

Scott Prather — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:41:20 +0000

Road woes continue for the New Orleans Hornets as Eric Gordon gets benched.

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Warriors Slay Hornets Behind Lee's Big Night

Scott Prather — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:32:28 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets 5 game road swing didn't begin well last night in Oakland, as they fell the Golden State Warriors 98-88. The difference was David Lee. New Orleans simply had no answer for the All-Star, as Lee went for his league-leading 50th...

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Hornets Handle Cavs In Blowout Win

Scott Prather — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:08:18 +0000

Two days after being humbled by the Miami Heat, the New Orleans Hornets put together 4 quarters of quality basketball, housing the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-92. Greivis Vasquez returned from an ankle injury, and the Hornets point guard led the way with...

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Hornets Point Guard Greivis Vasquez OUT With Ankle Injury

Scott Prather — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:12:03 +0000

New Orleans Hornets starting point guard Greivis Vasquez will miss...

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Hornets Beat Celtics On Anthony Davis' Late Tip-In

Scott Prather — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:01:55 +0000

Despite battling a stomach virus that had him puking all morning, New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis played through his illness, tipping in the game winning bucket with 0.3 seconds left.

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Hornets Struggles Continue In Blowout Loss To Warriors

Scott Prather — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:01:14 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets recent downward spiral continued Monday night at the Hive. An inability to close out quarters, coupled with no offensive inside game a 2nd quarter dry spell, led to a 93-72 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors. Robin Lopez was thoroughly dominated by...

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Hornets Road Woes Continue In Loss To Timberwolves

Scott Prather — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:01:21 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets held a lead with less than a minute to go in Minnesota on Sunday night. As they have so many times this season, they let it slip away, falling to the Timberwolves by the score of 97-95. It marks New Orleans sixth consecutive road...

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Hornets Fall To Nets But Anthony Davis Continues To Ball

Scott Prather — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:03:48 +0000

New Orleans Hornets forward Ryan Anderson, the team's leading scorer, sat out Tuesday night's game versus the Brooklyn Nets with the flu. His teammates missed him, as the Nets pulled away from the Hornets late, handing New Orleans a 108-98 loss. Rookie Anthony Davis was fantastic, even in defeat. He finished...

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Hornets Beat Blazers Behind Davis' Double Double

Scott Prather — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:03:08 +0000

Rookie Anthony Davis continues to shine for the New Orleans Hornets, proving to be the difference maker for the Hornets in Sunday night's 98-96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Ryan Anderson was fantastic as well, scoring the game-winning bucket on a...

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Despite Davis' Superb Play, Hornets Fall To Magic

Scott Prather — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:24:52 +0000

Anthony Davis' 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks were wasted as the New Orleans Hornets blew a big second half lead at home, falling to the Orlando Magic Monday night by the score of 105-102. With the loss...

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Hornets Handle Pistons, Lose Smith For Season

Scott Prather — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:01:50 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets were a bit shorthanded at the Hive on Friday night in their matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Rookie Anthony Davis sat out with a sprained shoulder, while top reserve and forward Jason Smith learned he'd miss the rest of the season with a torn labrum in his shoulder. Despite that, New Orleans "shouldered" the load, defeating the Pistons 100-95.

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Without Davis And Gordon, Hornets Get Smoked By Thunder

Scott Prather — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:18 +0000

No Anthony Davis. No Eric Gordon. No way the New Orleans Hornets were going to beat the Thunder in Oklahoma City, right? Right.

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Hornets Beaten By Brooklyn Nets 101-97

Scott Prather — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:00:51 +0000

A fourth quarter surge by the New Orleans Hornets was too little too late on Tuesday night at the Hive, as Anthony Davis and company fell to the Brooklyn Nets 101-97.

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Hornets Trounce Kings Behind Anthony Davis' Outstanding Play

Scott Prather — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:01:04 +0000

Perhaps the struggling Sacramento Kings were just what the doctor ordered for the New Orleans Hornets, who went into Sunday night's game looking to snap a three game losing streak. Anthony Davis (pictured) reminded spectators that...

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Irving Outshines Davis As Cavs Top Hornets

Scott Prather — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:00:56 +0000

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving scored more points in the 4th quarter than any member of the New Orleans Hornets scored in 4 quarters. In the end, it was too much as the Hornets fell in Cleveland by the score of 105-100. Hornets rookie Anthony Davis finished...

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