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Hornets Fall To Spurs In Opener, Show Great Promise
Hornets Fall To Spurs In Opener, Show Great Promise
Hornets Fall To Spurs In Opener, Show Great Promise
The New Orleans Hornets led the San Antonio Spurs with less than a minute in regulation, but couldn't keep a late lead, falling in their season-opener by the score of 99-95. Despite the defeat, the young Hornets showed plenty of great promise. Rookie star Anthony Davis did not disappoint in his debut, going...
Hornets Silence Jazz 96-85
Hornets Silence Jazz 96-85
Hornets Silence Jazz 96-85
On a day in which Hornets fans were celebrating the purchase of their team by Tom Benson, their favorite basketball team gave them an exciting 96-85 victory over the Utah Jazz. New Orleans shooting guard Eric Gordon (pictured above) stole the show, shooting...
Former Hilltopper Wins NBA Slam Dunk Competition
Former Hilltopper Wins NBA Slam Dunk Competition
Former Hilltopper Wins NBA Slam Dunk Competition
When he played in the Sun Belt Conference at Western Kentucky, Jeremy Evans showed he could jump with the best of them. At the NBA All-Star game, Evans showed everyone how high.....and how creative.....he could be. The Utah Jazz forward was named the Slam Dunk Champion in a vote by fans from across the country...
Hornets Sting Jazz 86-80
Hornets Sting Jazz 86-80
Hornets Sting Jazz 86-80
With only 9 healthy players in uniform Monday night, the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz 86-80. Starting Center Emeka Okafor missed the game with a sore left knee. Chris Kaman started in his place and had his best game as a Hornet, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
Hornets Fall In Home Finale
Hornets Fall In Home Finale
Hornets Fall In Home Finale
Playing in front of a pathetic crowd of 12,558, the Hornets lost their regular season home finale on Monday night, falling to the Jazz 90-78. New Orleans shot a putrid 37.8% from the field. The Hornets (46-35) now hold the eighth seed in the Western Conference, a half game behind Memphis (46-34) and 1 1/2 games behind Portland (46-33).
Hornets Win Wild One
Hornets Win Wild One
Hornets Win Wild One
Emeka Okafor hit a miraculous shot as time expired in regulation. The improbable banker forced overtime in Salt Lake City. The Hornets took care of business in the extra period, earning a 121-117 victory. David West however, had to be wheeled off the court in the 4th quarter with an injury to his left knee. West led N.O. with 29 points.
Paul Has Changed His Game
Paul Has Changed His Game
Paul Has Changed His Game
Having watched the Hornets all season, it's evident that Chris Paul is not the player he was before his knee injury. He's lost that first step, which was arguably his best weapon. However, he's improved other aspects of his game to make up for what he's lost.
Another All-Star Headed East
Another All-Star Headed East
Another All-Star Headed East
Shocking news from the NBA today as Jazz all-star point guard Deron Williams was traded to the New Jersey Nets. In the trade, Utah receives F Derrick Favors, G Devin Harris, a first round draft pick, and cash.
Sloan Represents A Dying Breed
Sloan Represents A Dying Breed
Sloan Represents A Dying Breed
Jerry Sloan, the longest-tenured coach in American pro sports, resigned today. Sloan was in the middle of his 23rd season with the Utah Jazz. His old school coaching mentality in the NBA represented a dying breed, where the only authority in sports came from the head coach.
Hornets Crush Jazz 100-71
Hornets Crush Jazz 100-71
Hornets Crush Jazz 100-71
It was perhaps the best performance of the year for the New Orleans Hornets. After the biggest comeback in franchise history Wednesday night, the Hornets followed it up with a dominant beatdown Friday evening of a Utah Jazz team that has had their number the last few years.