The New Orleans Hornets just can’t seem to catch a break as they fell once again this time losing to the Philadelphia 76ers 101-93. The game also marked the return of Eric Gordon to the lineup after a four game hiatus, yet with the injury to Trevor Ariza in the previous game we have yet to see this team play at full strength.
Gordon started the game hot hitting his on 5 of 6 shots in the first quarter and would end the game with a team high 22 points. Carl Landry followed with 21 points, Jarrett Jack had 19, and Chris Kaman ended up with 10 to round out the Hornets that scored in double figures. Emeka Okafor and Marco Belinelli both finished with 5, Jason Smith added 9, and Trey Johnson hit his only shot attempt for 2 points. Playing but not scoring were Al-Farouq Amino who got the start in place of the injured Trevor Ariza, and Grievis Vasquez got 21 minutes in but missed all three of his shot attempts.
New Orleans started out hot jumping out to a 27-16 first quarter lea...
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