After six months of mediocre highs and vomit-inducing lows, the Hornets' whole season pretty much comes down to tonight's game against the Clippers in Oklahoma City. If we win, the Playoffs remain a very realistic possibility. Should we lose, well, we're screwed.
The Clippers got beat in Dallas last night, 86-96, while them Golden State Warriors went apeshit and beat the Jazz, 126-102. That puts G-State percentage points ahead of the Clips in the standings, so as of right now the Warriors have the eighth and final Playoff spot. Best case scenario, we beat the Clippers tonight, putting us just a game behind the Warriors, who don't play again until Friday at Sacramento.
Like the Hornets, the Clips are pretty beat up right now. Shaun Livingston and Sam Cassell are definitely out, while Tim Thomas suffered a wrist injury last Saturday but he will try play tonight.
The Clippers have lost their past two after winning three in a row. Corey Maggette and his freakishly long right leg have scored at least 22 points in their last three games, while Elton Brand is a 20-10 threat on any given night.
For the Hornets, Tyson Chandler will be a game-time decision tonight. Chris Paul should be good to go.
We're 0-2 against the Clips this season. Last meeting they beat us without CP back in January, 100-90. We'll see these guys again for the last game of the regular season next Wednesday out in LA. That game may or not matter by then.
In other news, the idea of the Oklahoma City Sonics seems to have taken a big blow yesterday.
Tip tonight is at 7pm Central. Linkage and I'm outta here.
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Mo
04/10/07 06:37 AM
Tim Thomas will try to play tonight? Figures. Seems every injured opposing player picks the Hornets to come back from injury for. He'll probably sling 3's like he's never been out of the lineup. If Tyson doesn't play, Brand and Kaman will most likely have a field day on the boards. I know CP will be hungry for the win. Hopefully some of the other guys follow his lead. If not, like you said Ron, we're screwed.
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Diane
04/10/07 06:43 AM
Hang in there Ron - were almost there! I got an e-mail today from the Hornets wanting to sell me play off tickets. I hope thats a sign were going to the playoffs. I told you guys a couple of weeks ago watch out for those Warriors. If they make it to the playoffs their going all the way. Those guys are really good - they've been hiding it from us all season. I'm probably not going to any more home games - I can't stand the pain of saying good bye. There will be plenty of tears. I'm just amazed at the people that are Hornets fans. People I know that never talked about the Hornets are saying how much they will miss them. It going to be heck for me, now I have to drive 500 miles instead of 5 to see a game. I got a feeling there will be buses going to New Orleans. I can't wait to wear my Oklahoma City Hornets T-shirt to the game. Sorry Ron - the blah blah blah women is coming out in me. I don't know about tonights game. I have ESP about alot of stuff (sorry I'm weird) but this one I can't get a reading on. All I can say is GOOOOOOOO Hornets. See you all at game time.
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Mo
04/10/07 07:16 AM
I can name at least 2 teams the Warriors would have to get by to go "all the way". Phoenix and San Antonio.
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Ron Hitley
04/10/07 08:32 AM
Yeah, gotta agree with Mo, Diane. Whether it's the Hornets, Warriors or Clippers that end up in the Playoffs, nobody's beating Dallas in the first round.
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Mo
04/10/07 08:54 AM
Ron, you're right about that. I didn't name Dallas as one of the teams the Warriors will have to get past because the Warriors have pretty much been beating Dallas even dating back to last season, but Dallas will certainly kick it up a notch come playoff time.
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JR Smith
04/10/07 08:57 AM
can you guys please update me with TYSON status i have a wager on the Clippers +3 its important i know if hes in or out thanks
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Ron Hitley
04/10/07 09:12 AM
From NewsOK.com: <i>Center Tyson Chandler (left foot) said he would be a game-time decision for tonight and the season's final four following tonight's. Chandler wore a protective boot on his left foot Monday and said his foot was extremely painful.</i>
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JR Smith
04/10/07 09:27 AM
thanks Ron i guess im going to have to watch the pregame show to find out
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Mark
04/10/07 04:15 PM
hey ron mayne during this game i am sweating my ass off lol. back and forth action.
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Jared
04/10/07 06:01 PM
FUCK..YESSSSS!1! DAVID...WESSST!! haha that rhymes, great win i'm drukn
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JR Smith
04/10/07 08:12 PM
got a push with the Clippers +3 Jason Hart fuckin idiot had to foul Chris Paul after he caught the inbound pass in a tie game with 9 secs left giving him 2 free throws i wish Elton Brand would of missed the shot that sent the game to OT with 1 sec left =O( better than losing tho good win for hornies fans =O)
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Patrick Nelson
04/11/07 04:06 AM
Sorry, Ron. I have to correct you about the Sonics blurb. http://www.sonicsbeat.com/?p=131
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Ron Hitley
04/11/07 05:32 AM
Cool, Patrick.
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Mo
04/11/07 06:59 AM
Has Bennett and Co. actually purchased the land? I've read that they've agreed in principle but have they actually signed on anything yet?
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