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Hornets 97, Wizards 85
Caron Butler update: I caught Bulter after the game and he told me that his sprained left ankle, which has forced him to miss three straight games, is still a problem. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI tomorrow back in DC. (the Wizards do not practice) "I can't push off of it right now," Butler said. As for tonight's game, the story was Chris Paul, who posted the seventh triple-double of his career and three-point shooting. The Hornets made 10 of 28 threes and the Wizards made one of eight. Other than ...
Are the Hornets Overrated?
Are the Hornets Overrated?
ballerblogger.com — From David Hartnett of the Houston Rockets Examiner : Let me make this apparent — I’m not... declaring the Hornets to necessarily be a bad team. It’s just the notion that their current roster is one that can win the Western Conference, or that ... (more) Are the Hornets Overrated?
Caron Butler is Bugs Bunny?
Caron Butler is Bugs Bunny?
truthaboutit.net — Washington Wizards beat reporter, Mike Jones of the Washington Times, compares Caron Butler to Bugs Bunny?... (more) Caron Butler is Bugs Bunny?
The Hornets beat the Wizards
hornets247.com — Wizards-Hornets game recap from a Hornet's perspective. (more) The Hornets beat the Wizards
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New Orleans Hornets 97, Washington Wizards 85
Bullets Forever — Box Score Game Flow Post Recap Times Recap Live Blog (not yet) Post: Trade is working out Wizards Insider At the Hive New Orleans Times Picayune (game updates here) Hornets 24/7 Highest Plus/Minus: DeShawn Stevenson (+2) Lowest Plus/Minus: Juan Dixon (-11) Best Five Man Unit: Mike James, DeShawn Stevenson, Dominic McGuire, Antawn Jamison, Andray Blatche (+6 for a 2:18 stretch late in the 2nd quarter) Worst Five Man ...

Washington Wizards at New Orleans: Game 30 in Pictures
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog — ... had a strange meltdown late after referee Derek Richardson tagged him with his fifth foul with 3:49 to go and the Hornets ahead by nine. James had a smile on his face as he exchanged words with Richardson as Paul lined up to shoot free throws but James must have said something magical because Richardson gave him a tech. As this was going on, Hornets coach Byron Scott, who was no fan of James when he was here, just stood in place with a smile on his face, arms crossed. [Wizards Insider] ...

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