basketball

Pelicans To Pick Sixth In NBA Draft

Jason Saul — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:52:51 +0000

Hugo The Hornet's Last Game

Jason Saul — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:34:12 +0000

Hugo, the New Orleans Hornets' iconic mascot, worked his last game Sunday evening. The team will become the Pelicans after Wednesday night's contest in Dallas, which means there isn't much room for a giant teal Hornet anymore.

It's the end of a long road for Hugo. Designed by Cheryl Henson, the daughter of Muppet creator Jim Henson, Hugo entered the league in 1988, his rookie season coinciding with the inaugural year of the Charlotte Hornets franchise, the team's original home.

Hornets Lose Final Home Game To Mavericks, 107-89

Adam Carry — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:00:31 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets lost to the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 Sunday afternoon in their final home game before becoming the Pelicans. The Mavericks rolled over the Hornets’ defense, shooting 52.3% from the field, and 42.9% from three-point range.

The Hornets lost the lead early in the first quarter as Dallas relentlessly attacked the paint. The Mavs outscored the Bees 18-8 under the rim in the first quarter, and extended their lead to 33-19 before the end of the period.

Hornets Battle To End But Fall To Clippers, 96-93

Adam Carry — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:52:32 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets lost to the Los Angeles Clippers Friday night at the New Orleans Arena, 96-93. The Hornets led by 10 points with 8:31 left in the game, but lost control of the game.

New Orleans shooters Brian Roberts and Ryan Anderson scored a combined 8 points in 20 seconds as they tried to catch L.A. as time wound down, fouling the Clippers after every score in an attempt to stop the clock and catch up with a free throw miss. However, L.A.

Injured Anthony Davis Will Miss Remainder Of Season

Jason Saul — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:35:08 +0000

New Orleans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered during the April 10 game against the Sacramento Kings, the team reported yesterday.

Davis suffered a sprained Medial Collateral Ligament and bone bruise in his left knee after colliding with Sacramento guard Marcus Thornton with 5:45 to play in the game. He underwent an MRI yesterday, which revealed no additional structural damage.

Hornets Send Suns To Record 7th Straight Home Loss

The Associated Press — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:55:54 +0000

Anthony Davis scored 20 points, Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson added 17 apiece and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Phoenix Suns their franchise-record seventh consecutive home loss, 95-92 on Sunday night.

There Can Be Only One! Louisville To Face Michigan For NCAA Title

editor — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:09:19 +0000

And then there were two.

Following Saturday's Final Four match-ups in Atlanta, the stage is set for Monday's NCAA men's basketball championship where overall No. 1-seeded Louisville will face off against Michigan to take home the coveted NCAA title.

This will be the first game between the two teams, who play in different conferences, since 1978.

Michigan vs.

Vasquez, Anderson Lead Hornets Past Cavaliers

The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:09:41 +0000

Greivis Vasquez scored 25 points and Ryan Anderson added 23 to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 112-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.

Hornets Steamrolled By The Miami Heat 108-89

Adam Carry — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:23:40 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets were routed by the Miami Heat Friday night at the New Orleans Arena, 108-89.
The Hornets never had a chance. LeBron James devastated their defense early in the first quarter, putting up 15 points in the first period alone. James, the league’s leader in efficiency stats (32.2 EFF), scored 36 points on 65% shooting, and sat the entire fourth quarter.
James fired home a season high seven three pointers, six during a thirteen minute span during which he sank every field goal he attempted and all but one of his free throws.

Hornets Sign Harris for Remainder of Season

Jason Saul — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:19:38 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets have signed guard Terrel Harris for the remainder of the season, the team reported today in a press release.
The Hornets have struggled with injuries at the guard position as the season has wound down, losing backup guard Austin Rivers to a broken hand a few weeks ago. Guard Eric Gordon has yet to be cleared to play in back-to-back games by team physicians since returning to the lineup from a lingering knee injury.