Published 3/20/2008
by Brittan Duhon
at Bleacher Report - NBA
The New Orleans Hornets reclaimed their West division lead last night, with a 90-69 win over The Houston Rockets. The Hornets are having their best year in franchise history and it does not look to be slowing down. Still I do not know what the ESPN analyst have againts New Orleans franchise. After going 4-1 so far in their toughest six game stretch of the season, ESPN will not give them any love. ESPN analysts say this team does not have what it takes to go deep into the playoffs. I have watched 80% of the games this year and I beg to differ. With David West, Tyson Chandler, Peja Stojakovic, Morris Peterson, and MVP candidate Chris Paul on the floor for the Bees; there is nothing stopping this team from making it to the Divisional Championship or NBA Finals. The Hornets will take the court Saturday in their toughest game of their toughest stretch when they take on the red hot Boston Celtics in the New Orleans Arena. If the Hornets do upset the Celtics they ...
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The New Orleans Hornets gained back their West division lead last night, with a 90-69 win over The Houston Rockets. The Hornets are having their best year in franchise history and it does not look to be slowing down. Still I do not ...
