.49. Grizzlies @ Hornets (02/09/08)

2poor · Post #1 » by **2poor** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 4:38 pm

8:00 PM ET
February 9, 2008
New Orleans Arena

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ESPN.com wrote:The New Orleans Hornets seem comfortable playing in overtime. That bodes well if they need to play past regulation yet again against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

New Orleans (33-15) has won 13 straight overtime games following a 98-95 loss to Portland on Dec. 9, 2005. Four of those have been this season, two against Memphis (13-36). The Hornets went on to beat the Grizzlies both times -- 120-118 on Nov. 16 and 118-116 on Dec. 7.

New Orleans was clutch in extra time yet again Wednesday, with Peja Stojakovic making a 22-footer at the buzzer to give the Hornets a 132-130 double-overtime win over Phoenix.

"I think it shows a lot of fight in our team and we still have our undefeated streak in overtime going," said Hornets guard Chris Paul, who had 42 points, one short of his career high.

That win improved New Orleans to 3-0 versus the Western Conference-leading Suns. The Hornets, who trail Southwest Division-leading Dallas by one-half game, will be going for their first sweep of Memphis since 1999-00 when both teams were playing in different locations.

The Hornets, who were still based in Charlotte, N.C., won both games against a Grizzlies franchise that had yet to move from Vancouver, British Columbia.

After snapping a season high-tying three-game losing streak Wednesday, the Hornets face a Grizzlies team that has lost seven straight road games.

Paul, who is scheduled to play in the All-Star game later this month in New Orleans, has been outstanding against lowly Memphis. He converted a driving layup through a crowd with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, and finished with 43 to lead New Orleans over Memphis on Dec. 7. On Dec. 26, the he had 40 versus the Grizzlies.

Paul's averaging 37.0 points, 10.3 assists and 4.6 steals while shooting 57.9 percent (11-for-19) from 3-point range against Memphis this season.

Hornets center Tyson Chandler has also had a strong season against the Grizzlies, averaging 12.3 points and 16.3 rebounds, but his status for this game is uncertain after missing Wednesday's contest with the flu.

Even if Chandler remains sidelined, a matchup with Memphis hardly seems daunting. The Grizzlies' road losing streak is their longest since dropping 10 in a row from Dec. 8, 2006-Jan. 22, 2007. They haven't won on the road since a 90-72 victory over Indiana on Jan. 2.

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Could it be the shoes?

Geaux Nawlins! :clap:

Copperhead · Post #2 » by **Copperhead** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 5:36 pm

I hope Tyson is ready. This is our last meeting of the season with these guys. Hornets have to come out ready. Don't come out sluggish against a team that still may be running from the night before. Last meeting of the season between these teams. Hornets need to complete the sweep. Let's GEAUX HORNETS!

Post #3 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:34 pm

I'm predicting overtime, and a big game from Chris. Really going out on a limb in this one

Post #4 » by **SD2042** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:30 am

Everytime this matchup goes into OT. The Hornets find a way to win. Considering the Grizz current roster. Just put them away early and complete the sweep.

2poor · Post #5 » by **2poor** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:12 am

Looks like no Tyson again, must still be sick.

Hopefully Hilton can get fat off the Grizzlies.

sale011 · Post #6 » by **sale011** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:22 am

CP3 bad shooting night

but still 16 assists

love that guy, but West and Peja are there to improve shooting percentage. Go Hornets!

2poor · Post #7 » by **2poor** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:46 am

Hornets complete the season sweep.

@ Hilton's facial expressions

Copperhead · Post #8 » by **Copperhead** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:05 am

CP left all his points in Phoenix. :lol:

He had to play Chef tonight though. West looked like he wanted to bust some heads all night. :lol:

I hope Tyson gets better and gets his strength back for the 2 game road trip.

2poor · Post #9 » by **2poor** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:06 am

Sellout tonight too, against the Grizzlies no less. Sign of good things I'm sure.

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sale011 · Post #10 » by **sale011** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:22 am

Yes very happy to hear that it was a sellout game. Unfortunately, since i am living in Australia I really cannot help.

sarah42 · Post #11 » by **sarah42** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:53 am

sellout! very cool!

tyson and mo were out.

the flu really hit us a lot lately! i can't believe we won without two starters and cp3 not being able to hit anything!

i believe!

the crowd is great by what i saw! plus i hear, ppl on the northshore finally got to see a game! coincidence we get a sellout when the norhthshore can finally see?

too bad the cable company lost the feed with two minutes left! now that is unprofessional!

Post #12 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:51 am

You from the Northshore sarah?

and yeah, our crowds are always great, you know how loud and obnoxious people from the city are

2poor · Post #13 » by **2poor** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:04 pm

"don't get David West mad!"

:lol:

DX-only highlights from last night.

sarah42 · Post #14 » by **sarah42** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:00 am

NO-KG-AI wrote:You from the Northshore sarah?

and yeah, our crowds are always great, you know how loud and obnoxious people from the city are

no i live in cold canada. Hornetsreport.com had people complain about it.

funny thread actually.

but i'm happy they finally got to see it. i saw some new posters from the area say they were new fans because of it!