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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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Hornets Forward Ryan Anderson Discusses Food, Homeland, Louisiana, And Pelicans [Audio]

Scott Prather — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:03:33 +0000

New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson visited with Scott on the Great S.C.O.T.T. show on Monday. The two discuss a number of topics, including why Anderson loves the future of his team.

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Hornets Era Ends With Loss To Mavericks, Pelicans Offseason Begins

Scott Prather — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:11:13 +0000

It's time to bring on the Pelicans. In their season finale, the New Orleans Hornets got a ridiculous stat line from Al-Farouq Aminu of...

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Mavericks Top Hornets In Home Finale, Fans Say Goodbye To Hugo

Scott Prather — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:57:03 +0000

In the final home game in New Orleans Hornets history, the Dallas Mavericks were in control from start to finish. Dirk Nowitzki reached a milestone, while the Hornet mascot Hugo (pictured) performed for the final time.

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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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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 Surge Past Suns As Gordon Bounces Back From Benching

Scott Prather — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:01:37 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets snapped their eight-game road losing streak with a 95-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns Sunday night. Two days after being benched following a shouting match with Monty Williams, Hornets guard Eric Gordon (pictured) scored 17 points on his way...

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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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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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Heat Overwhelm Hornets In Lopsided Contest

Scott Prather — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:15:01 +0000

When LeBron James is feeling it, there is nothing one can do. With defenders in his face, and a swarming defense, James made the Hornets feel like none of it mattered. His 7-10 night from 3-point range is just a part of the story.

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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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Hornets Guard Eric Gordon Is Vanishing Late In Games

Scott Prather — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:57:00 +0000

New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon is supposed to be the "closer." The player with superstar talent and an ability to put the team on his back late in close games. As of late, the story is quite the opposite.

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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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Late Turnover Dooms Hornets In Close Loss To Mavericks

Scott Prather — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:57:17 +0000

After playing solid ball for the first 11 minutes of the 4th quarter, the New Orleans Hornets held a 4 point lead with 55 seconds left. Poor defense and a late turnover allowed the Dallas Mavericks to steal the game at the Hive, defeating the Hornets 104-100. It was disappointing to...

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