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Lakers 87, Hornets 78: Hornets come back down to Earth.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets tonight 87-78 to tie their first round series 1-1. Kobe Bryant had a quiet game (he reached double digits late in the 4th quarter) but Andrew Bynum…Read More

Hornets 109, Lakers 100: Ladies and Gentlemen we have ourselves a series

Wow. I think that sums up how every Hornets fan is feeling right now. After a week of pretty much everyone in the media discrediting the Hornets chances against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Hornets came…Read More

Dissecting The Hornets Offense Heading Into The Playoffs

So I thought I’d try something a little bit different. I figured that since the Hornets are going into the playoffs it would be a good idea to see how their offense functioned without David West.…Read More

In Depth Playoff Preview: New Orleans Hornets Vs. Los Angeles Lakers

As Kobe Bryant hoisted up a 25 foot three pointer against the Sacramento Kings with 6 seconds left it almost seemed like it was meant to be, the Hornets versus the Lakers in the 2011 NBA Playoffs. I’m…Read More

The Hornets Season: Comedy or Tragedy?

While thinking about the Hornets up and down season, it dawned on me that it fits Gustav Freytag’s pyramid of dramatic structure perfectly. Freytag’s pyramid applies to both comedies and tragedies.…Read More

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Hornets 101, Rockets 93: New Orleans Going To The Playoffs!

Tonight the New Orleans Hornets had a chance to secure a playoff birth with a win over the Houston Rockets.…Read More

As the Season Ends, What Would You Do?

Tonight the Hornets take on the Houston Rockets in what is a potential playoff clincher for New Orleans.…Read More

Lakers beat the Hornets 102-84: The future is frightening

Well hello there. Welcome to the Hornets Recap Lounge. I hope your weekend was good and we’re…Read More

Hornets 106, Suns 100: Winning for David West

It’s Friday night so that can only mean one thing…Welcome to the Hornets recap lounge! It’s…Read More

Hornets 121, Jazz 117: A Roller Coaster Ride

Welcome back! It’s been a while since I’ve done a recap but I am glad to spend the Hornets…Read More

A Taste of A Taste of New Orleans

Last night the New Orleans Hornets hosted their Taste of New Orleans event for the Krewe of Hornets…Read More

Pictures From The Celtics @ Hornets And Some Optimism

That was a rough one to sit through. The Hive was LOUD. Unfortunately, there was far too much Celtic…Read More

Hornets 100, Suns 95: Chris Paul And Offense In Sync

The game didn’t start out well for the Hornets, a quick 5-0 spurt from the Phoenix Suns had them…Read More

Hornets 96, Cavaliers 81: Chris Paul Injury Beclouds New Orleans Victory

A giant thud, a stunned audience waits in anticipation, an advertisement break and then a visual image…Read More

New Orleans Hornets Potential Playoff Opponent: The Dallas Mavericks

In this series of posts Swarm and Sting looks to dissect upcoming matchups that the New Orleans Hornets…Read More

Knicks beat the Hornets 107-88: Another terrible performance

Welcome to the Hornets recap lounge. It’s a little quiet in here tonight after tonight’s…Read More

Hornets at Knicks: Quick Preview

I just got home from work and quickly want to point out a few things that I’m going to be looking…Read More

Raptors (yes, the Raptors) beat the Hornets 96-90: What is going on?

Ladies, ladies, ladies…and gentlemen, welcome back. If it’s your first time here, we always…Read More

New Orleans Hornets Potential Playoff Opponent: The San Antonio Spurs

In this series of posts Swarm and Sting looks to dissect upcoming matchups that the New Orleans Hornets…Read More

Rockets beat Hornets 91-89: Did that really just happen?

Just got back from the New Orleans Arena, so: How’s everyone doing tonight? Hopefully, you’re…Read More