New Orleans Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies Preview 12/16/08
What looked like an easy win for the New Orleans Hornets earlier this season now looks like a tough game on Tuesday as they face the suddenly sizzling Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis has won four straight and five of six overall. They will try and keep their winning streak going against a New Orleans team that has beaten them six straight times.
San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Hornets Game 7 Pick
The San Antonio Spurs will try and accomplish something that not many teams have done in the NBA playoffs this season and that is pull off a road win. The defending NBA champs have not won in New Orleans in the playoffs and have been blown out in each game. They will hope to rely upon their experience in tonight’s Game 7.
New Orleans Hornets at San Antonio Spurs Game 6 Pick
The San Antonio Spurs will hope that the trend of home teams winning in the playoffs continues for at least one more game on Thursday as they host the New Orleans Hornets. The Spurs trail three games to two and must win to send the series back to New Orleans for a Game Seven.
New Orleans Hornets at San Antonio Spurs Game 3 Pick
The San Antonio Spurs face what is probably a must win game on Thursday against the New Orleans Hornets. The Spurs were dominated in the first two games at New Orleans and now the series goes to San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Hornets Game 1 Pick
The New Orleans Hornets will face the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs in game one of the best of seven Western Conference semifinals on Saturday night. The Hornets took out the Dallas Mavericks easily in the first round while the Spurs dispatched of the Phoenix Suns in five games in their opening series.
Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Hornets Game 5 Pick
The New Orleans Hornets will try and put away the Dallas Mavericks as the teams meet in game #5 on Tuesday night. The Mavericks are one game away from yet another first round failure. Chris Paul dominated the Mavericks in the first two games of the series and it was David West that did the Mavericks in on Sunday.
New Orleans Hornets at Dallas Mavericks Game 3 Pick
Chris Paul has led the New Orleans Hornets to two dominating wins over the Dallas Mavericks with the series now moving to Dallas for games three and four. MVP candidate Paul is averaging 33.5 points per game and also dishing out 13.5 assists per game. He is the first player in NBA history to have at least 30 points and 10 assists in his first two playoff games.
Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Hornets Game 2 Pick and Preview
The New Orleans Hornets showed the NBA that they are not to be taken lightly as they handled the Dallas Mavericks in the first game of their best of seven series on Saturday. The Hornets will try and make it two straight on Tuesday. Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists to lead New Orleans to the 104-92 win in game one.
Utah Jazz at New Orleans Hornets Pick and Preview
Two of the best teams in the NBA meet on Tuesday in New Orleans as the Hornets host the Jazz. The Jazz lead the season series 2-1 with two blowout wins in Salt Lake and a 12-point loss in New Orleans. Both teams lead their respective divisions and are fighting for playoff positioning.