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Chris Paul Named All-Star Starter
Chris Paul Named All-Star Starter
Chris Paul Named All-Star Starter
Chris Paul was named to his fourth straight NBA all-star team Thursday. It is the second time he has been voted by the fans as a starter. Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony were named as the other Western Conferencer starters. Eastern conference all-star starters are Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, and Amar'e Stoudemire.
Hornets Win 10th Straight
Hornets Win 10th Straight
Hornets Win 10th Straight
New Orleans won their 10th straight game Wednesday night in Oakland. The Hornets shot 62% from the field on their way to a 112-103 victory over the Warriors. All five Hornet starters finished in double figures.
Hornets Silence Thunder
Hornets Silence Thunder
Hornets Silence Thunder
The sellout crowd at the Hive went berzerk when the Hornets took a two point lead with 0.5 seconds left on a David West jumper to silence the Oklahoma City Thunder 91-89. New Orleans has won nine in a row.
Hornets Stymie Spurs
Hornets Stymie Spurs
Hornets Stymie Spurs
According to team records, the Spurs are the best the NBA has to offer. Saturday night in New Orleans, the Hornets gave the Spurs the best they had to offer. The result, a dominant performance for the hottest team in the league as the Hornets thump San Antonio 96-72. New Orleans has now won 8 in a row for the second time this season.
Hornets Humiliate Hawks
Hornets Humiliate Hawks
Hornets Humiliate Hawks
In their most thorough victory of the season, the Hornets crushed the Hawks in Atlanta Friday night 100-59. Chris Paul scored sixteen points and dished out eight assists in leading the Hornets to their seventh straight win. As usual, the defense was superb for New Orleans.
Hornets Have Habit Of Winning Close
Hornets Have Habit Of Winning Close
Hornets Have Habit Of Winning Close
Wednesday night the Hornets found themselves down by double digits, again. They came back to take a late lead, again. They found themselves down late in overtime, again. And they pulled out an improbable victory, again. This is becoming a habit.
New Orleans Wins In OT
New Orleans Wins In OT
New Orleans Wins In OT
New Orleans arena was loud and proud Wednesday night as the Hornets defeated the Grizzlies in overtime 103-102. It's the sixth straight win for the Hornets, and their third overtime game in the last five contests. Chris Paul, David West, and Emeka Okafor all had double doubles.
Hornets Identity On Defense
Hornets Identity On Defense
Hornets Identity On Defense
With many new faces on the floor, in the front office, and on the coaching staff, the New Orleans Hornets have been searching for their identity as a basketball team. Firmly in the Western Conference playoff hunt, the Hornets have found their identity, and it's a top ranked defense.
Okafor Longs For Post-Season
Okafor Longs For Post-Season
Okafor Longs For Post-Season
Emeka Okafor is enjoying a solid season for the New Orleans Hornets. One of only eight players averaging a double-double, Okafor has an outiside chance of making his first all-star game. If it is up to Emeka, he would prefer to play in his first playoff game. He was asked about his preference by Times Picayune journalist Jimmy Smith.
Hornets Win Fifth Straight
Hornets Win Fifth Straight
Hornets Win Fifth Straight
New Orleans Arena was rocking on Monday afternoon as the Hornets won their fifth straight game. David West's clutch shooting, and Jarrett Jack's impressive play off the bench sparked the Hornets to a come from behind win over the Raptors 85-81.
Hornets Cast Spell On Magic
Hornets Cast Spell On Magic
Hornets Cast Spell On Magic
Orlando rode into New Orleans on an NBA best 9 game winning streak. The Hornets snapped it Wednesday night at the Hive, defeating the Magic in overtime 92-89. Marco Belinelli left with a sprained ankle 67 seconds into the game. Without their starting two guard, the Hornets got Marcus Thornton's best game of the season, as he scored 22 points, with 7 of those coming in overtime.
Hornets Fall In L.A.
Hornets Fall In L.A.
Hornets Fall In L.A.
All in all, the Hornets played well on the West Coast Friday night. In the end, it wasn't enough. The Lakers beat the Hornets 101-97. David West scored 23 and pulled down 12 boards.
Hornets Falter In Fourth
Hornets Falter In Fourth
Hornets Falter In Fourth
The Hornets were going for their fourth straight win Wednesday night. The fourth quarter performance by New Orleans kept that from happening, and the Golden State Warriors won at the Hive, beating the Hornets 110-103.
Hornets Win Third Straight
Hornets Win Third Straight
Hornets Win Third Straight
David West and Chris Paul led the way for the Hornets as they won their third straight game Monday night. Tenacious defense and timely scoring were the key as New Orleans beat the Philadelphia 76ers at the Hive by the score of 84-77.
Hornets Spank Wizards
Hornets Spank Wizards
Hornets Spank Wizards
For a team that has struggled on the road, the Hornets ended 2010 and began 2011 with road wins. Hopefully it continues. Tonight, New Orleans beat the Washington Wizards 92-81, behind Trevor Ariza's best game in a Hornet uniform.
Hornets Hand Celtics Rare Home Loss
Hornets Hand Celtics Rare Home Loss
Hornets Hand Celtics Rare Home Loss
In the month of December, the Hornets were Jekyll and Hide, with Jekyll being New Orleans, and Hide being any opposing arena. Today however, the Hornets played like they were at home, beating the Boston Celtics in Massachusetts. Boston owns the best home record in the league, but it didn't matter, as the Hornets end the 2010 calendar year with an 83-81 victory.

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