The Hornets got blown out of the Staples Center last night by the Lakers, and tonight they're back in the same building to play the Clippers. Game tips at 9:30 p.m. Central.
After starting the season 0-4, thems Clips have won three straight games, though their opponents in those three have been the T-Wolves, Warriors and Grizzlies. Those teams currently have a combined record of 3-16.
L.A. will of course be without Blake Griffin tonight, and Eric Gordon is doubtful with a sore left groin. Gordon's absence should mean our old friend Rasual Butler will be in the starting lineup for the Clippers.
As for the Hornets, Byron Scott has decided to shake things up even more, saying he'll slot Peja Stojakovic back into the starting lineup and hinting that he'll play the rookies more.
Linkage:
- Journals: Hornets-Lakers Post-Game Report
- Lagniappe: Adande, smiles and a T-P video report
- Rival bloggers: ClipperBlog.com | Clips Nation
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40 thoughtful comments post your own
YoungFella
11/09/09 05:51 PM
I hope CP3 doesn't look like somebody pissed in his Grape Nuts tonight, but unfortunately that seems to be his new gameface.
Praying that CP3 doesn't demand a trade! - Ladies and Gentlemen: Your 2009/2010 New Orleans Hornets
#1
ketirav
11/09/09 06:13 PM
MoPete and D. Brown aren't taking us anywhere. Byron can either fight for his job or allow himself to be fired by not playing the young guys.
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downtowndave78
11/09/09 06:14 PM
I have written many posts saying that our team needs some time to gel due to the addition of so many new faces, and I still think we are many games away from really seeing any true identity of this team. MoPe, D Brown, and B Brown all got their chance, and I think coach was right to give it to the vets first.
But...now it is time to FREE THE ROOKIES!
#3
Zwie
11/09/09 08:48 PM
Well my league pass broadband just got canceled, So if you guys wouldnt mind keeping me informed on the games. id appreciate it a lot...!!!!!
and i thought i would sleep thru the cracks.....
#4
ketirav
11/09/09 09:00 PM
@Zwie,
You can watch the game online here --> http://channelsurfing.net/
Make sure you use IE and not Firefox.
www.reboottherepublic.com #5
ketirav
11/09/09 09:00 PM
How many minutes do you guys think Thornton gets tonight? I'll say 14.
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Zwie
11/09/09 09:08 PM
i dont know how to say this!??!?!?!
but i think i love you ketirav!!!!!!
#7
Zwie
11/09/09 09:38 PM
is the game working for any1 else?
#8
ketirav
11/09/09 09:46 PM
@zwie
lol. bookmark that site. i can't test it because my laptop runs linux.
If you are having trouble with that site, try --> http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=55189&part=sports
Note: If it says UUSee, you need to download UUSee before you can click on the link and watch it. Same for PPlive. There are links to download both pieces of software from the site.
www.reboottherepublic.com #9
ketirav
11/09/09 09:48 PM
Or try this...
http://www.ppnba.com/tv/888.html
www.reboottherepublic.com #10
LSUhornet
11/09/09 09:49 PM
Devin still making shots. That place is empty.
#11
ketirav
11/09/09 09:49 PM
One more post. ;) The highest quality stream looks like the TvAnts link here --> http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=55189&part=sports
Remember, you need to install TVAnts first.
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LSUhornet
11/09/09 09:50 PM
Did Devin and Butler trade shooting abilities?
#13
ketirav
11/09/09 09:52 PM
The link over at channelsurfing.net is working again.
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emir
11/09/09 09:53 PM
i like the fact that peja is starting he allows cp3 to do his job a lot easier because guys have to guard him at the 3 piont line
and so far this game he's shown to be deadly from there 2-2 as i typed this
#15
Zwie
11/09/09 09:53 PM
nice ketirav.... ur the man... im able to watch the game now.. i appreciate it much man..!!!!!!!!!
#16
ketirav
11/09/09 09:54 PM
Just curious, which link is the best quality for ya?
www.reboottherepublic.com #17
ketirav
11/09/09 09:55 PM
@emir
Agreed, it opens up the lane for CP3,
www.reboottherepublic.com #18
Zwie
11/09/09 09:59 PM
im using that channelsurf one... that one is pretty decent.. if u go into full screen mode. its a little blurrier.. but i cant complain.. i get to c the game......
and yea... all these 3's were making rite now.. im at static..
#19
ketirav
11/09/09 10:00 PM
Who is this guy? WTF?
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mW
11/09/09 10:06 PM
Amazing. We suddenly look like the Hornets of old. Working it in with CP and West, kicking it to open shooters for 3. Plus, Collison getting burn early. Great start.
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ketirav
11/09/09 10:07 PM
At a minimum, we'll have a ton of energy with this unit.
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LSUhornet
11/09/09 10:14 PM
Loving this unit.
#23
420ftJesus
11/09/09 10:17 PM
Things look different. We'll see if it's good.
Looks good. Smells good. But is it?
One swallow doesn't make a spring....
Also, it looks like we're still living and dying by the 3. Is that one reason we had had such poor offensive outings latel, that Ju isn't a 3 threat so defenses could choke us?
#24
ketirav
11/09/09 10:23 PM
I hate to get ahead of myself but doesn't this remind you of the squad from 2 years ago?
www.reboottherepublic.com #25
gregzheng1994
11/09/09 10:26 PM
What did Devin Brown do to himself???
#26
Zwie
11/09/09 10:31 PM
awww lawdy!!!
CP3 just went down.>!>!>!>!>!
#27
gregzheng1994
11/09/09 10:37 PM
This injury better not be bad...
#28
420ftJesus
11/09/09 10:40 PM
Ankle. Does he use that one? I use mine but I'm not good at basketball. Maybe it's my anklework...
In all seriousness, this going to suck, but at least it's early in the season. More time for the other guys while we're winning 1 of 3 anyway? That's just lipstick on a pig...
Stay healthy, buddy.
#29
LSUhornet
11/09/09 10:40 PM
great half.
Ryan is over at Daily Dime Live chat: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-091109
#30
mW
11/09/09 11:10 PM
Hornets running away with this one. Feels good.
www.hornetshype.com #31
winze
11/09/09 11:21 PM
is that someone else in Devin Brown's shirt?
who is this guy??? seriously???
Well i think you can see the difference it makes when the coach actually THINKS about his rotations
Sigh on Cp3, but you know this team seems to need a chip on it's shoulder to play with any sense of decency atm.
Don't care if the rookies make mistakes, any time they get on the floor is an investment in the future and they are all energy and effort
#32
hio1515
11/09/09 11:34 PM
I am loving the rookies' play so far, but I think we all can agree that collison should lay off the granny shots for three.
#33
BeesGivingEffort
11/09/09 11:41 PM
Everything I had possibly hoped could happen for this game has happened. I just hope the shooting % of the rooks doesn't earn them more pine time.
#34
mW
11/09/09 11:56 PM
Hilton for some reason is looking great with these rooks. Can't do anything right with the main crew, but seems energized with DC/Buckets. For that matter, those kids with Songaila and Posey are looking like a nice 2nd unit.
www.hornetshype.com #35
SaveYourBoredom
11/09/09 11:59 PM
OK listen, I'll ask the burning question no one else dares to ask:
What happened to Jordy? Who is this Victor Howell with his bad grammar?
#36
LSUhornet
11/10/09 12:10 AM
From ESPN recap: Clippers F Al Thornton and Hornets rookie G Marcus Thornton are cousins.
Did not know that.
#37
ticktock6
11/10/09 12:12 AM
Haha. And Bob and Gil said that was NOT true. So now I have no idea who to believe.
hornetshype.com #38
LSUhornet
11/10/09 12:45 AM
I would generally just not believe Bob and Gil, but they would seem to have inside information on things like this. Now as far as actual basketball knowledge...eh.
#39
Niall Doherty
11/10/09 01:18 AM
Thanks for holding down the comments everyone. I've started watching the games on TiVo delay so apologies I don't be on here as much.
Game recap just posted:
http://www.hornets247.com/blog/2009/11/10/the-hornets-beat-the-clippers
www.ndoherty.com #40