SIM RECAPS
10/1/2006
The Hornets host the Pistons
The Pistons traveled to Oklahoma to verse the Hornets. The first quarter began with the Pistons taking a nice early lead. The same continued throughout the 2nd and 3rd quarters as the Pistons were in control. The 4th quarter saw the Hornets make some decents runs but it wasn't enough as the Pistons took this game 108-96. Player of the game was Tayshaun Prince with 25 points and 8 rebounds. Other key players for the Pistons were Chauncey Billups with 20 points and 7 assists and Rasheed Wallace with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. Key players for the Hornets were Al Harrington with 19 points and 7 rebounds, Joey Graham with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Chris Andersen with 9 points and 10 rebounds.
Boxscores
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Detroit Pistons
13/1/2006
The Hornets host the Sacramento Kings
The Kings traveled to the City of Oklahoma to verse the Hornets. The first quarter was an even battle as both teams were making their shots and the Hornets had the slight 3 point lead. The 2nd quarter belonged to the Kings as they made a comeback and took the small lead. The second half was an even battle as both teams wouldn't give up each others' leads but it had to go down to the last 30 seconds of the match, the scores were 104-104 and it was the Kings' ball. The ball was inbounded to Mike Bibby and Peja cut to the 3 point line and was passed the ball and he made the 3 pointer with 10 seconds left. The ball was then rushed up the court by Chris Paul but he missed the 3 pointer and the Kings took the game 107-104. Player of the game was Peja Stojakovic with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Other key players for the Kings were Brad Miller with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Mike Bibby with 21 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 4 steals. Key players for the Hornets were Chris Paul with 21 points and 7 assists, Chris Andersen with 27 points and 9 rebounds and Joey Graham with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Boxscores
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Sacramento Kings
14/1/2006
Hornets travel to Houston to verse the Rockets
The Hornets are on a 4 game losing streak as they travel to Houston to verse the Rockets. The 1st quarter was a struggling battle between both teams, making a few silly mistakes but the Rockets finished the quarter ni the lead. The 2nd quarter completely belonged to the Rockets as they outscored the Hornets 30-13, it was a horrible quarter for the Hornets. The Hornets managed to regroup in the 3rd quarter but it wasn't enough as the Rockets took this game 94-81. Player of the game was Tracy McGrady with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Other key players for the Rockets were Yao Ming with 13 points and 10 rebounds and Stromile Swift with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Key players for the Hornets were Corey Maggette with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Chris Paul with 14 points and 5 assists.
Boxscores
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Houston Rockets
16/1/2006
The Hornets travel to their former hometown of Charlotte to verse the Bobcats
The Hornets are coming off their 5th loss as they verse the Charlotte Bobcats. The first quarter belonged to the Hornets as they finally looked like a team that could win a match but that all changed in the 2nd quarter as the Bobcats came back and took the lead. The 3rd quarter was an even battle as the Bobcats just wouldn't give up the lead. The 4th quarter was probably the worst quarter in Bobcats franchise history. The Bobcats went on an 8-0 run in the first 3 minutes of the quarter but the Hornets managed to go on an 16-0 run that lasted around 8 and a half minutes to take the win 92-87. Player of the game was Nazr Mohammed with 21 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Other key players for the Hornets were Joey Graham with 23 points and 9 rebounds and Al Harrington with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Key players for the Bobcats were Emeka Okafor with 27 points and 16 rebounds, Gerald Wallace with 10 points and 12 rebounds and Primoz Brezec with 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Boxscores
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Charlotte Bobcats
18/1/2006
Hornets host Memphis
The Hornets come off a win as they host the Grizzlies. The first quarter saw the Hornets continue their nice basketball play as they had a nice lead but the Grizzlies took back the lead and went out to around a 20 point lead in the 2nd and 3rd quarter but the Hornets managed to comeback late in the 3rd quarter but it wasn't enough as the Grizzlies held on to a 97-86 win. Player of the game was Mike Miller with 32 points and 8 rebounds. Other key players for the Grizzlies were Lorenzen Wright with 17 points and 10 rebounds and Pau Gasol with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Key players for the Hornets were Nazr Mohammed with 20 points and 9 rebounds off the bench, Joey Graham with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals and Chris Andersen with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Boxscores
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Memphis Grizzlies
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