Hornets vs Lakers, game 4
by andrew61388 on Apr 24, 2011 10:23 AM CDT
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PrintAfter the Lakers flat out out-muscled us in game 3, the Hornets look to even the series at 2-2 against the Lakers tonight in the Hive. Just like Game 2, the Hornets played a sloppy, disjointed game but still had a chance to win until the middle of the fourth quarter. 
5 things that need to happen for the Hornets to win tonight.
I'm not even going to mention CP3 needs to have a monster game, because at this point it's pretty obvious if he doesn't tear everyone apart the Hornets have no shot. So here are 5 OTHER things that need to happen.
#1- Guards not named CP3 need to come to life
Jarrett Jack, Willie Green, and Marco, the spotlight's on you. The three of you were great in game 1 but non-existent in games 2 and 3. Actually, non-existent isn't fair- the three combined for plenty of turnovers and missed jumpers on offense and tons of getting burnt on defense. They went 6 for 21 (0 for 4 from three) in game 2 and 3 of 18 (1 of 7 from three) in game 3. The Hornets are already extremely short on offense, and CP3 is getting them plenty of open looks- if two of these three don't bring their A game tonight and start forcing open jumpers, there is NO way the Hornets will win. If they can hit open jumpers, it will open up the floor for CP3 and the game will start to get real interesting.
#2- Defensive rebounding and inside presence
The Lakers CRUSHED the Hornets on the glass in game 3. Seriously, I feel like every Lakers offensive possession would end with a missed jumper that Odom, Gasol, or Bynum would grab the rebound and then volleyball to themselves over all the Hornets big men before sending home a two hand jam. It's tough for the Hornets bigs- they're clearly outsized by the Lakers bigs, but we just cannot let Gasol and Bynum muscle us around like that. Obviously, it's easier said than done, as these three muscling everyone around is the reason why the Lakers are the two time defending champs, but Mek, Landry, and the gang need to find a way to clean up the glass.
#3- Let the Lakers keep shooting threes
The Lakers shot an uncharacteristic 16 threes in game 3, making 7 of the. Kobe Bryant, in particular, was deadly from long range, going 4 of 7 from deep with several of the makes coming with a hand in his face. Derek Fisher and even Pau Gasol also had dagger three pointers at the end of the third and beginning of the fourth quarters that killed Hornets runs. And you know what- that's ok. If the Lakers want to become a pull up three point shooting team, the Hornets need to let them and thank the gods the Lakers aren't feeding their big men. Not one Laker scares me from deep, and that includes Kobe, who made less than 1/3 of his threes during the regular season. if they want to try to beat us from three, let them.
#4- Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers
The Hornets had 14 turnovers in game 3, 16 in game 2, and 3 in game 1... guess which game they won??? Again, the Hornets have limited offensive firepower, and we can't be giving up our precious possessions by turning the ball over. If the Hornets have double-digit turnovers, there's almost no way they can beat the Lakers.
#5- Ariza, Landry, and Oak- you stay classy
First- big props to Ariza for being a big boy and becoming the only Hornet to rebound in game 3- he had 12. These three combined for 50 points on 18 of 32 shooting... that's phenomenal!!! While I still wish Ariza would cut out the "shot a contested jumper with 18 seconds left on the shot clock routine," the three of them did a great job of attacking the rim, finishing what CP3 started, and just generally doing their part on offense. Once again- the Hornets need offense anywhere they can take it, and we need these guys to score. As a bonus, when they're scoring, it means the Lakers bigs are working on defense and picking up fouls, which limits them offensively!!!
Prediction
The Lakers are six point favorites.... this is the problem with writing a Hornets blog and being a Hornets fan. I know the Lakers will probably cover. I know Beli and Willie need to knock down jumpers for the Hornets to have a shot, and I know that looks real unlikely based on recent history. I know the Hornets are clearly outmatched, and even CP3's brilliance can't overcome constant double and triple teams without some help..... but my heart says the Hornets are going to pull a Rocky tonight and shock the world.... Screw it, I'm going with my heart. Hornets win, and Beli drills 5 threes on 8 attempts.
Hornets 96, Lakers 89
Bonus note- Despite my worries, the crowd was AWESOME in game 3. Yes, there were a few Lakers fans (including one who still had the tags on his Kobe jerset, and three obnoxious, trashy fans in front of me who would do the same annoying "sit down, quiet down" move after every bucket), but the Hornets fans more than made up for it. Let's keep that same energy up tonight and see if we can't cheer our team on to the upset!
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My Own Keys To Victory
Sort of similar to your’s, but this will be my last post for the day until the game’s over so I’m going to say it all now.
Hornets got to come out aggressive and play great basketball tonight. It’s probably their last shot at winning a game in this series and they need to feed off the energy of the crowd. Here’s some quick keys to victory.
1) Involve the crowd – On Friday the place was loud, packed to the ceiling and festive. But the play on the court didn’t respond and the fans were quickly taken out of it. You have to stay aggressive, fight for loose balls, go after rebounds, etc. I know it’s tough because of the Lakers size so because of that you have to make all the hustle plays. That’s the only advantage being undersized gives is that you’re quicker. The Hornets have to find a way to at least make use of that.
2) Keep Belinelli on a short leash – I like Marco Belinelli but he’s been so damn awful this series that I’m just about done with him. Start him, of course, and still let him fire up a few shots to start the game. But if he starts playing like he did in Game Three I’d take him out and keep him out. Jarrett Jack is easily the team’s best reserve and second best backcourt player (shudder) and although he and Chris Paul would be very undersized as well, and although Jack would get killed by Ron Artest (not that Belinelli’s doing anything on Artest either), you almost have to do that because Belinelli is giving you nothing on either end. I don’t think Jack will have as bad a shooting game two games in a row but I suppose you can never tell.
3) Stay on Gasol – The Hornets have really done a good job on Pau Gasol; so much so that scoring 17 points in Game Three was deserving of a front page story about how Pau had “shown up” here in the series. Carl Landry’s done fantastic in his one on one defense. You can tell he’s studied the hell out of Gasol and knows his moves and he’s done a great job of anticipating what he’s going to do. But Gasol got going in that last game and a part of me feels that great players just need to find a rhythm. If Gasol did, Hornets may not have a shot. So dedicate your defense to stopping him again and go for it!
4) Stop playing Chris Paul off the ball – Especially when Willie Green is in the game, the Hornets need to stop playing Paul off the ball. Look, I know Paul has to be exhausted. He’s apparently playing with some thumb injury on his left hand as well and I get that it’s been tough having to play 1 on 5 for extended periods of time against the champs. But Paul’s the team’s only hope. It pained me to see him stand in the corner and watch as Willie held onto the ball, looked for his shot and missed wildly. But that’s what he does. That Willie Green that played in Game One that took it to the basket and created plays around there, we don’t see enough of him. The Hornets are intimidated by the Lakers shots but even if they come out and block it, it’s worth at least attempting initially. And Paul’s the only player good enough to penetrate and still create for others outside. He needs to find a way to do it.
5) Make your three pointers – I swear I feel like everyone outside of Chris Paul has made like a combined 2 three pointers since this series started. I know I’m way off on the number, I’m going off feeling. But the Lakers are giving the Hornets open looks; the Hornets just aren’t knocking them down. This all basically goes to Belinelli who has been awful shooting the basketball and to Jack, Green and Ariza, who don’t want to take the corner three’s (which are the only three’s they can hit). But if the Lakers are going to give you shots, for the love of God you have to make them and get some pressure off of Chris Paul. The Lakers are rotating everyone over to him and nobody else can lessen that pressure. If I’m the Lakers, why would I dedicate any time to extensively stopping anyone else? You have to make your three’s and open up the court for the best player on the team to make plays for everyone else.
If the Hornets do these things, it’s a foregone conclusion that they’re going to tie the series up at 2 apiece and go back to Staples. Don’t let this be the last game at the New Orleans Arena this season! Reward those fans for coming out and outyelling the Lakers fans (trust me when I say that, because of Shaquille O’Neal’s stay at LSU and the Hornets not arriving until 2002, Louisiana’s always been a pretty big Lakers state), feed off of that energy and pull off a miracle. We saw it today with Brandon Roy that anything can happen. The bench needs to step up like they did in Game One or the team is toast. Make it happen, boys!
I bee-lieve! Geaux Hornets!
"You play to win the game."
What color jerseys are the Hornets wearing tonight?
I asked around town last night, but no one knew. Any idea here?
"Win Forever" - Pete Carroll
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess." - K. Bryant
by USCTrojans4Ever on Apr 24, 2011 11:40 AM CDT reply actions
Aight, thanks. I’ll wear the yellow then :)
"Win Forever" - Pete Carroll
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess." - K. Bryant
by USCTrojans4Ever on Apr 24, 2011 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Or at least bring both just in case. Can’t have a laker fan wering the same color as the Hornets players :)
"Win Forever" - Pete Carroll
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess." - K. Bryant
by USCTrojans4Ever on Apr 24, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
-wearing
Wow. Shouldn’t even need to have spell checker for that.
"Win Forever" - Pete Carroll
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess." - K. Bryant
by USCTrojans4Ever on Apr 24, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Laker fans.
Did anyone see that obnoxious Laker fan sitting courtside in game 3. He had a Black Kobe jersey on, and every time the Lakers hit a shot he’d pull it out like somebody…
"I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" ~Jay-Z
CP3 is coming. Quick, hide your Howards!
by OnPointLikeCP3 on Apr 24, 2011 12:29 PM CDT reply actions
Do you mean behind the Hornet bench?
I saw one of the ballboys tweeted after Game 3 that that was Chouest’s son…
Maybe it was a bet from a friend
That if the Hornets won game 2 he could wear a Hornets jersey, but if they lost he’d have to wear a Lakers one…maybe…
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Yep
I was sitting behind him and one section towards the sideline (about 15 rows up in 103). I wanted to walk down there and punch him in the face. So obnoxious… and the worst part was that other Hornets fans were taking it and even high-fiving the guy! Made me so angry.
by GeauxHornets on Apr 24, 2011 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Think you nailed every point Andrew
Chris Paul should have another 20ish points, but whether he finishes closer to 5 or 15 assists determines this game… and that’s determined by whether Marco, Willie, et al. can knock down the open shots he creates
Hope your prediction is right!
"#5- Ariza, Landry, and Oak- you stay classy"
and sassy!
Keep the attitude. Keep the chip on your shoulder.
My very favorite poster of all time…
A tiny mouse giving the finger to an eagle jsut as it is about to be pounced upon.
The LasT Great Act Of Defiance
my favorite bumber sticker...
on the back of an old VW bug…
I Brake For Flashbacks!
Or
Sorry…In A Hurry, Gotta Poop!
Adande
has a great piece on CP3 on espn.com/nba.
Meanwhile, I would like the Hornets to win tonight, not only because I’m a Hornets fan, but because I want Phil Jackson to have to return for Game 6. The more boos he gets tonight, the happier I will be.
Reppin' the Lafayette Hornets fans.
Nice seeing the Hornets
in their customary white threads. The yellow ones bleed
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 8:48 PM CDT reply actions
Trevor Ariza!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 8:49 PM CDT reply actions
You should never got beat on a fast break
with Derek Fisher on the receiving end
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
Excellent Landry!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 8:51 PM CDT reply actions
Pau
committing the cheapie. Nice
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 8:53 PM CDT reply actions
Monty apparently sent a message to the league
after the last one for the refs to watch Lakers’ 3 seconds
Already
a huge Lakers lead to start the game
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
Ariza is balling
needs some help though
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:00 PM CDT reply actions
That's a nice find!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:02 PM CDT reply actions
A chance to strike here for NO!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:02 PM CDT reply actions
Ariza wants this at 2-2
headed back to Angeleno Land!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
Echo echo
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:04 PM CDT reply actions
Sadly true at this point
But I feel like we HAVE to get some shooting from Belinelli if we’re going to win this game..
Nice response Hornets!
Trevor Ariza is the impetus thereof. Nicely done!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
did they say
Paul’s thumb was wrapped? or am I hearing things.
also Ariza going off seems to mean Bryant trying to go off which would equal good for the Hornets …
Solid Hornets!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
Ariza with 10
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:12 PM CDT reply actions
That's Felipe's problem
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Be cognizant of the clock
Landry, nice effort though!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
3 point game
and we only had 4 players score in the first quarter. If everyone else steps up we should be good.
CP3 still has to be able to contribute something offensively
it’s his left thumb + he should be able to get floaters in the paint w/o using the left hand. IMO he needs to probably get at least 15ish point.
hey everybody....
got in in time to see the start..
LOVE how we are working iinside.
And 2 fouls each Pau and Bynum!
Awesome.
That was a great pass to Okafor on the roll
Landry showing the range!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
Gray!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
Gray is feeling it!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
ah i finally got it
/throws spirit bomb...
misses...
goes to hooters!
by big_p.a.w.z. on Apr 24, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
"Killer Bs" is really lame
when its applied to Steve Blake, Shannon Brown and Matt Barnes. I mean… c’mon.
dunno...keep hearing about the thumb
but his eye looks f…ed up
What, did Paul get concussed?
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
I knew that
but I wonder if another one occurred tonight
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
couldn't agree more
what’s up my fellow Laker hater!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
and you also met me on Mavs Moneyball
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I like what I'm seeing
out of Gray
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
Ariza looking adroit!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah made no sense was wondering the same.
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
The Ariza and Gray Show
in N’Awlins!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:30 PM CDT reply actions
Aw man
I’m one of those people who chalks up a stretch like this to bad luck than anything… but this is just rough.
Makes it so much tougher that we literally don’t have another shooter behind him
Yeah I hear you
Beli has had poor streaks like this during the reg. season too…. but this is just the worst possible time for one. :(
That one is usually good
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Paul's a gamer
I tip my sombrero to him
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
Threading the needle to Okafor!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
Drew Brees would be impressed with that one!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Chris Paul is really not looking for his shot
and I agree with Reggie’s comment right now – gonna need our boy to score
if u fantasized about a ariza vs artest shootout
well, here it is
/throws spirit bomb...
misses...
goes to hooters!
Artest always does this
when Kobe defers to him. Grrr
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
Teamwork is awesome!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
Defintely
not as intense as in the last game. Just need to get the defensive boards and closeout on everyone including Artest…
Who would you prefer? I would actually like to see Qpon play a little more…he brought some good energy the other night.
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Belinelli gets the roll!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
Paul
slicing those chumps to ribbons! A tech on Paul is gratuitous, seriously $tern, that was ridiculous
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
Where's the T?
They said Tech for saying something to Kobe. Since when can’t you talk to players on the other team?
No T on Kobe?
what a crock
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
The hive's buzzing now!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
he doesn't seem like someone I'd like to drink with
a little to full of himself
So great to see Okafor break out!
kid deserves this
in math classes
I was always raising my hand and say…“wait, what?”
aw man
i wanted to do that…im more sciency (like bioinformatics)
/throws spirit bomb...
misses...
goes to hooters!
by big_p.a.w.z. on Apr 24, 2011 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
nice suge
to end the 1st half. Keep up for 24 more and we go back to LA even.
my word...to many young smart people on this sight!
Eschewing?????
Way to many letters and all to close together.
wise move by our fearless leader
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by Dave Cariello on Apr 24, 2011 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a nice way to start the half
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
BELLINELI!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
That's a good foul on Paul
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
Dang it
no turnovers
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
well we will need him later
but I would love to see Okafor get some pick n rols and others driving in
I hope these fouls don't get out of hand
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
look...we won the first half by drives to the basket
now all I am seeing is jump shots outside.
What has happened
Paul ending the drought!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Paul knew that was going in.
Masterful!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
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Hornets are 3 of 10 shooting this half. Lakers are 3 of 6.
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The stalemate ensues here
I’m sure the Hornets will pull this out
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
All you have to do
maintain a 2-point lead. Let’s get this done!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
CP3 has to continue to look to score
Ariza seems to have cooled and Landry isn’t in the game. Lol @ Harlan saying Belinelli has been atrocious!
The Hornets have got this
it’s time to go back 2-2 to Angeleno Land!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
very exciting to be there tonight
a win tonight means a lot for your city down there….
Paul stroking it again!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:43 PM CDT reply actions
Just can't shake them off
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:45 PM CDT reply actions
Jack is making some plays now
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:46 PM CDT reply actions
Willie Green!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:50 PM CDT reply actions
Continuation is a beautiful thing
against the Lakers!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:51 PM CDT reply actions
Stupid tool in the Lakers uni
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:53 PM CDT reply actions
Paul is an assassin!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 10:54 PM CDT reply actions
Put these in Hornets!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:01 PM CDT reply actions
Just needs someone to step up and hit a shot.
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That was fatal
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:03 PM CDT reply actions
Scrappy Hornets
getting the ball back!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:04 PM CDT reply actions
Really missing West in the 4th…he was a guy who could stretch the floor and knock down any shot.
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 11:04 PM CDT reply actions
Ugh
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:07 PM CDT reply actions
Pharaoh Paul
leading the charge!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:09 PM CDT reply actions
Wow how come we can’t stop Fisher…unreal
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 11:11 PM CDT reply actions
Kobe got a boo-boo
and the foul, insult to injury!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:12 PM CDT reply actions
THIS THIS THIS
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Well the Lakers
have been really lucky to avoid injuries during their recent run
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:12 PM CDT reply actions
Missed FT’s again….seriously we will never close them out with missed FT’s
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 11:13 PM CDT reply actions
OMG Kobe is back in the game…after almost snapping his ankle in half!
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 11:15 PM CDT reply actions
Kobe looking perturbed
what a nice Easter present!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:16 PM CDT reply actions
Inopportune foul on Landry
choke these posers out
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:17 PM CDT reply actions
Where the hell was the foul there…this is just comical
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 11:17 PM CDT reply actions
Let's hope Landry outjumps Odom
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:18 PM CDT reply actions
Interference eh
and there’s Kobe acting like a pouting teenage girl
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:19 PM CDT reply actions
Good foul
way to eradicate the 3-point possibility! Let’s hope this doesn’t go into OT
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:20 PM CDT reply actions
The fate rests in the Hornets' hands
ERR wings, execute and get this tied!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:21 PM CDT reply actions
Monty during T/O
“CP3 don’t give up the ball unless you’ve got someone wide open around the basket.”
YES!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:23 PM CDT reply actions
Awesome stuff
hit the shot, place explodes, cp3 turns to him and he tells him I got you…I love this game!
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The 2 games he has had have been two amazing performances…very memorable.
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Rondo’s triple double with 20 assists was pretty amazing as well.
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Chris is a 1 man team…Rondo has a great cast…I agree but still impressive
by EaglesFanatic80 on Apr 24, 2011 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The Lakers are toast (for tonight anyway)
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:25 PM CDT reply actions
Saints fans commenting on "Stand up and get Crunk" song
Will Smith
Perfect song… perfect timing!!!
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Ummmmmmm are the Hornets playing the “crunk” song???? That’s out song fellas but y’all kicking butt so u can borrow it for a little bit lol
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Sink these throws
and tie this up
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:27 PM CDT reply actions
Jarrett Jack
has been super clutch in Games 1 and 4
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:28 PM CDT reply actions
Well
if they shoot lights out and don’t turn the ball over
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice to see the Lakers getting flummoxed!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:30 PM CDT reply actions
Happy Easter guys!
Thanks for having me! I hope both my Mavs and your Hornets go up 3-2 after their respective Game 5s. Gotta love this!
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by the new Bradfather on Apr 24, 2011 11:31 PM CDT reply actions
I just wanted to stop in and say
DRINK THAT WATER, PHIL!!!
Reppin' the Lafayette Hornets fans.
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