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MLK Matinee: Bucks @ Hornets (01/21/08)

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:16 pm
by 2poor
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January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Martin Luther King Jr. wrote:I refuse to accept the view . . . that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.


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NOLA.com wrote:Almost everything for the Hornets is likely to be a little off today: the time they wake up, their pregame routines, the meals they consume and the anticipation of the game.

The Hornets, who are on a four-game winning streak, hope will be hoping their play doesn't suffer as a result of today's 2:30 p.m. tipoff against the Milwaukee Bucks.

"It changes the approach, because a lot of times guys have certain routines that they go through, and that kind of throws a wrench in it," Hornets center Tyson Chandler said.

Today's game is the only one scheduled during the day at the New Orleans Arena in the regular season. The Hornets set the early starting time on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also calling it Kids Day at the Hive, to allow children 12 and under to get in free with an adult's paid admission and a coupon downloadable on the team's Web site.

The Hornets played their first day game of the season Jan. 13, an 87-82 win at the Houston Rockets.

"I think you're more programmed to play at night, because that's how all of the schedules are," Hornets Coach Byron Scott said Sunday. "When you get to the playoffs, though, you have more day games. For us, I was interested to see how we were going to react to a day game in Houston. We reacted pretty well. Knowing what we're playing for and what's at stake, I think we'll react well tomorrow as well."


Bobby Jackson will miss today's game, and possibly up to a week, with a hamstring strain he suffered against Charlotte.

Geaux Nawlins!

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:40 pm
by 2poor
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    NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 19: Over 200 volunteers from NBA Cares, Mo Peterson and Rasual Butler of the New Orleans Hornets, organizers from KaBOOM!, the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association and residents of the New Orleans community join forces to build a new, safe playground in just one day at the Olive Stallings Playground on January 19, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The new playground's design is based on drawings provided by children who attended a Design Day event in November.

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:27 pm
by Copperhead
No mistakes allowed Hornets! Lets' get this win!

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:37 pm
by 2poor
I might be cutting out of work early so I'm home in time to watch this... :lol:

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:59 pm
by Copperhead
I hope this game turns out like the last daytime game the Hornets had. :D

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:10 pm
by Copperhead
NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 19: Over 200 volunteers from NBA Cares, Mo Peterson and Rasual Butler of the New Orleans Hornets, organizers from KaBOOM!, the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association and residents of the New Orleans community join forces to build a new, safe playground in just one day at the Olive Stallings Playground on January 19, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The new playground's design is based on drawings provided by children who attended a Design Day event in November


Residents? In New Orleans? But no one lives in New Orleans according to some genious Buck fan. :nonono:

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:21 pm
by 2poor
But, but, ESPN says nobody's there!!!

:banghead:

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:39 pm
by The Answer!
Geez, I had a game thread prepared, 2poor! Ah well, as long as we get the W, you're forgiven. :laugh:

Prediction:

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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:41 pm
by 2poor
Too slow! :P

Go Hornets!

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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:06 pm
by serb_
you americans dont get the day off for mlk day?

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:09 pm
by Copperhead
serb_ wrote:you americans dont get the day off for mlk day?


Some do, some don't.

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:09 pm
by 2poor
National Holiday, so banks, schools, and such aren't open. Most businesses are still open though, and in my case, I work for a department of a major hospital so we're always open.

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edit: about to leave early so I can catch the game. :)

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:50 pm
by 2poor
106-92. 5 in a row. 13 of 15. 1st in the Southwest. Second in the Western Conference.

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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:04 pm
by The Answer!
The Answer! wrote:Geez, I had a game thread prepared, 2poor! Ah well, as long as we get the W, you're forgiven. :laugh:

Prediction:

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Great win! Almost had the prediction bang on!

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:13 pm
by Copperhead
Great win! I'm glad they came out on a mission in the 2nd half. :clap:

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:47 pm
by MKWB
Awsome game. Once again, another blowout win with Chandler getting alley-oop dunks all night. Big game Wednesday against the Blazers.

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:15 am
by 2poor
I was waiting for this picture to surface...

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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:56 am
by Copperhead
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:59 am
by Copperhead
BEAST!

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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:37 am
by pink_freezie
looked like a good game. live in Canada so i couldn't watch it. good pics though.