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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 Surge Past Suns, Vasquez Leads The Way

Scott Prather — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:38:17 +0000

Greivis Vasquez had been experiencing a mid-season slump on the Hornets' road trip last week. He snapped out of it Wednesday night at home. The New Orleans point guard scored...

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Hornets Lose To Suns In Overtime, Davis Sits Out Again With Injury

Scott Prather — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:20:33 +0000

Another game without Anthony Davis ended in another overtime loss for the New Orleans Hornets. Ryan Anderson nailed a career-high 8 three-pointers, but it wasn't enough as the Phoenix Suns...

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Eric Gordon Speaks, Commits To Lead Hornets

Scott Prather — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:01:09 +0000

New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon received a warm welcome from a hospital staff when he returned to the Crescent City to receive his physical. The welcome he receives in his first home game next season might be a bit different. Admitting a poor choice of words this offseason, Gordon...

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Hornets Keep Eric Gordon, Match Suns Offer

Scott Prather — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:21:52 +0000

"There is always a business element to the NBA when dealing with contracts but I never lost my appreciation for the New Orleans fans,” said Eric Gordon. “I look forward to giving...

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Steve Nash To Lakers, Is LA A Contender Again?

Scott Prather — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:03:52 +0000

When the Los Angeles Lakers season ended after getting pummeled by the Thunder in the playoffs, many NBA pundits thought the Lakers title window had slammed shut. Reports of either Pau Gasol or Andrew Bynum being traded have littered the headlines. Then the Lakers landed Steve Nash, and suddenly...

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Suns Sear Hornets 92-75

Scott Prather — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:03:35 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets 8 day roadtrip came to an end Sunday night in Phoenix. Unfortunately, it ended the same way their previous two games did...with a loss. The Suns took advantage of the enervated Hornets, defeating New Orleans 92-75. Marco Belinelli (pictured above) and Jason Smith each...

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Suns Burn Hornets 120-103

Scott Prather — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:07:25 +0000

The Phoenix Suns exploded in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Hornets by 16. With the late domination, the Suns defeated New Orleans 120-103. Hornets backup point guard Greivis Vasquez (pictured above) had a career night in the defeat, finishing with 20 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, and a steal.

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Hornets Shoot Franchise Low, Fall To Suns

Scott Prather — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:33:00 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets had their worst shooting night in franchise history on Friday. As a result, they lost for the first time this season, falling to 2-1 after a 93-78 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

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Hornets Host Celtics Tonight – Game Preview

Scott Prather — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:20:22 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets (1-0) host the Boston Celtics (0-2) at the Hive tonight in the home opener for the fleur de bees. Eric Gordon (pictured above) was impressive in his Hornet debut Monday night, scoring 20 points and shooting 50% from the field. New Orleans will welcome back a familiar face to the lineup tonight...

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Hornets Rip Suns

Scott Prather — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:28:32 +0000

Willie Green set a franchise record in the 4th quarter Friday night when he made his 12th FG in as many attempts. New Orleans 6th man finished with 31 points, helping the home team Hornets rip the Suns 109-97.

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Hornets Stomp Suns

Scott Prather — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:18:46 +0000

On the day the Hornets learned they lost David West for the season, New Orleans went into Phoenix and won for the fifth time in their last seven games. Carl Landry, starting at PF for the injured West, scored 19 points, helping the Hornets beat the Suns 106-100.

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Hornets Update

Scott Prather — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:53:38 +0000

Chris Paul had a brace back on his surgically repaired knee at Friday's practice.

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Hornets Control Playoff Destiny

Scott Prather — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:41:31 +0000

As it stands now, the New Orleans Hornets are in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. With 14 regular season games left, the Hornets have ample opportunity to move up, or down in the playoff race.

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