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Did it really happen? It happened without Chris Paul. It happened without David West having a good game. It happened by dominating the boards. It happened against the team with the best record of this young NBA season. And it happened on national TV. Oh my gosh, is my Marcus Thornton...
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Ooh Dem Mardi Gras Jerseys

So it clashes like crazy and might make your eyes bleed. Everything Mardi Gras related clashes like crazy! It’s all good. I mean, you can’t complain about the colors in this case. The colors are Mardi Gras. I like the NOLA and the patterned sides. The only thing I’...
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Beware, Phoenix Suns

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And for that matter, New Orleans Hornets too. Last night the arena crowd witnessed its second serious/season-ending injury in as many games, when  Kareem Rush tore his ACL. It was a bit eerie to watch him roll around in pain in almost the same spot Chris Paul was rolling around Friday...
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I’m Sorry, Maybe I Hallucinated All This, But is This the Part Where the Mainstream Sports Media Admits They Were Wrong?

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I’m sorry, did I miss something? I thought Chris Paul hated Byron Scott. I thought this had been established. Like, mainstream established. I mean, I saw it on ESPN. They’ve been mentioning something about it every third day since last November. But then I get up and here...
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Oh, Look, I Just Died of Not Surprise

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Hornets fire Byron Scott after giving up 75 points in the first half at Phoenix last night. Will be formally announcing at it 1 PM. More later, as the news comes in. Feel free to leave a brief messing expressing your complete lack of surprise in the comments.
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CP3 v. III

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From Hype reader Mark comes this preview of Chris Paul’s new sneaker, the Jordan CP3.III. This new version is due out 10/02/10, which is actually less than a year after the CP3.II’s, which, if you remember, hit shelves around Mardi Gras time. My take on this colorway: love...
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Great NBA Moments in Bromance

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James Posey: OMG Chris. You know what could make us best friends MORE THAN EVER this season? Chris Paul: What? James Posey: MATCHING MOUTH GUARDS!
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What Makes You Leave With a Smile

There was a moment just before the final buzzer sounded when I’d forgotten the Hornets just lost. If you follow me on Twitter, you probably watched me completely spaz out and go crazy when Darren Collison and Lil Buckets checked into the game with six and a half minutes left...
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Could this be the Answer?

If the media had its way, the Hornets season would be over.  That way, big markets like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago could get back to winning championships.  Never mind those pesky San Antonio, Orlando, or New Orleans teams that think they can win it all.  But that...
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Have You Seen These Ballers?

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Get Well, Mr. Shinn!

Sad news from the Hornets family today. Owner George Shinn has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. OK, fine, we are guilty of criticizing the Man In Charge at times, and we wouldn’t mind ditching the pregame prayer (or at least mixing it up with a little religious diversity...
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Your Requisite “Chris Paul is Not Happy” Thread

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ESPN’s Daily Dime – the usual. Except everyone seems to be mentioning that he smacked/kicked/whatever Al Harrington. Hello, that’s probably more a result of Harrington grabbing Chris around the leg than it is indicative of some deep, secret, frustrated desire to...
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A Whole Lotta Fuss Over Nothing If You Ask Me

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But it still looks like Rondo started it. And if Chris Paul tried to follow anyone into locker rooms and had to be prevented by security, it’s not on this video. (This is from the Celtics’ feed, by the way, since CST didn’t show the end-of-the-game scuffle.) It looks...
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I Fully Endorse This Post

It makes me LOL every time I look at it. Every once in a while someone will do something, and I will think, “I totally wish I’d thought of that first.” At the Hive’s “visual recap” of last night’s Hornets/Celtics game is that thing. It is also...
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And Tonight, in the Role of Rafer Alston… We Have Rajon Rondo

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I’m sure some of you remember the infamous Rafer Alston/David West/Chris Paul incident from 2007-08 (Rafer went on national TV the day before the Rockets arrived in New Orleans to play the Hornets and said David West wasn’t a star, the Hornets kicked their butts into next...
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I Smell Basketball in the Air…

I think there are still some walk-up tickets available. Get on out there and grab your free t-shirt! See you all at the game! P.S. And you can also check out our preview with Cowbell Kingdom.
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Well Played, Times Picayune

Now that’s a pretty NOLA.com background! Um, if a little Myspace-esque in its clashing… (Click to biggify.)
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We Can Haz Rookiez? No?

Look, I am not gonna be that overeager fan jumping up and down going, “Start the rookies! They’ll save us! Straight to the championship!” I just wanted to make that clear. But. It is frustrating in the extreme to watch the Hornets lose to the Spurs on national TV...
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Because I Say So, That’s Why

As you all may know, I bestowed upon Marcus Thornton in the 2nd game of the preseason the spontaneous nickname of Lil Buckets. “Lil” ’cause he’s a rookie (Look, is Lil Wayne too good for the “Lil”? No. No, he is not). And “Buckets” &...
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We Just Be Previewizin’: Northwest Division

Oh, those crafty Northwest Division teams… Couple of old rivals cruising for a revenge beatdown in this list. Well, we hope, anyway. Denver Nuggets - Denver Stiffs | The Nugg Doctor Minnesota Timberwolves – Canis Hoopus | Empty the Bench | TWolvesBlog Oklahoma...
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We Get Around

Here are some places Hornets Hype has been recently: Ticktock6 talks preview & Raptors at Heels on Hardwood. (What a coincidence. I love both heels AND hardwood.) mW discusses offseason additions over at MavsBall This is old, but in case you haven’t seen it, I did this write...
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Parties & Fun on Monday the 26th

Just wanted to remind people that the Hornets beginning of the season rally/block party/freebie giveaway/team stalking opportunity is next Monday at 5:30. We’ll definitely be there. The whole team will be there. People are always asking me where I got ____ Hornets thing, like...
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Westitude of the Day

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You might have already seen this on Hornets247 but I’m gonna go ahead and post it anyway. It’s a nice little interview with David West about the offseason and various roster changes. West is not the most animated dude, but I always find myself enjoying listening to him...
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Central Division Previews

More previews from bloggers around the league… Chicago Bulls BlogABull.com | Give Me The Rock Cleveland Cavaliers Fear The Sword | WaitingForNextYear | Cavalier Attitude Detroit Pistons Motown String Music | Empty the Bench | Pistons Nation | Need4Sheed...
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Lil’ Buckets

Don’t be surprised if you see a lot of Marcus Thornton this year.  TT6 calls him Lil’ Buckets, after a night of torrid shooting earlier this preseason, when he seemed to be making it rain buckets.  A second round pick, yes, but not afraid to shoot, and boy can he.  The...
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