[5-5] Fear the Brow | Chapter 2: Time for change.

Austin Rivers has started his career red hot, shooting 63% from the field and 46% from behind the arc.


The Hornets escape Chicago with a win despite Rose's big night.
107 - New Orleans Hornets @ Chicago Bulls - 90

NOH: 17 29 28 33 - 107
CHI: 25 24 16 25 - 90

Player of the Game



Ryan Anderson - 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4-9 3PT


Key performers


Anthony Davis - 12 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks
Eric Gordon - 16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Greivis Vasquez - 10 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists

Derrick Rose - 37 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists
Luol Deng - 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
Joakim Noah - 9 points, 9 rebounds
Brick Hamilton - 4 points, 2-15 FG

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Holiday's triple-double encourages the 76ers to a victory in New Orleans.
125 - Philadelphia 76ers @ New Orleans Hornets - 118

NOH: 28 27 36 27 - 118
PHI: 30 37 32 26 - 125

Player of the Game



Jrue Holiday - 22 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists


Key performers


Thaddeus Young - 25 points, 7 rebounds, 8-10 FG
Andrew Bynum - 22 points, 5 rebounds
Evan Turner - 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists

Anthony Davis - 27 points, 6 rebounds, 12-18 FG
Ryan Anderson - 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks
Gilbert Arenas - 17 points, 5 assists, 6-18 FG
Austin Rivers - 16 points, 3 steals

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Hornets balanced offense wills them to a huge victory over the Bobcats.
86 - Charlotte Bobcats @ New Orleans Hornets - 110

CHA: 28 19 16 23 - 86
NOH: 31 25 29 25 - 110

Player of the Game



Anthony Davis - 19 points, 9 rebounds


Key performers


Terrence Williams - 19 points, 5 assists, 9-12 FG
Ryan Anderson - 15 points, 6 rebounds
Greivis Vasquez - 13 points, 5 assists, 7 steals, 3-4 3PT
Austin Rivers - 7 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals

Tyrus Thomas - 15 points, 7 rebounds
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - 15 points, 5 rebounds
Kemba Walker - 13 points, 9 turnovers
Ben Gordon - 6 points, 2-10 FG, 0-5 3PT

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Hornets get blown out in Houston.
104 - New Orleans Hornets @ Houston Rockets - 123

NOH: 26 30 23 25 - 104
33 41 27 22 - 123

Player of the Game



Toney Douglas - 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals


Key performers


Kevin Martin - 26 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists
Jeremy Lamb - 18 points, 7-9 FG, 3-4 3PT
Patrick Patterson - 12 points, 10 rebounds

Darrell Arthur - 24 points, 9 rebounds
Anthony Davis - 22 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Eric Gordon - 15 points, 5 assists, 2 steals
Ryan Anderson - 10 points, 8 rebounds

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Outstanding performances from around the league:


Chris Paul (LAC) vs GSW - 16 points, 5 rebounds, 17 assists (W)
Andre Iguodala (DEN) vs MIA - 27 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 10-12 FG (W)
Russell Westbrook (OKC) vs ATL - 31 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 7-8 3PT (W)
DeMarcus Cousins (SAC) vs GSW - 40 points, 15 rebounds, 18-22 FG (W) (145-117, regulation)
Derrick Rose (CHI) vs ORL - 37 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists (W)
Kevin Durant (OKC) vs TOR - 37 points, 6 rebounds, 11-28 FG (L)
Toney Douglas (HOU) vs DEN - 30 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists (W)
Brandon Jennings (MIL) vs MEM - 40 points, 11 assists, 15-21 FG (W)
Monta Ellis (MIL) vs MEM - 26 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists (W)
Chris Paul (LAC) vs SAN - 23 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals (W)
Deron Williams (BRK) vs MIA - 28 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals (W)
Russell Westbrook (OKC) vs CHI - 33 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals (W)
Kevin Durant (OKC) vs CHI - 29 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals (W)
Andrew Bogut (GSW) vs LAL - 23 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks (L)
Carmelo Anthony (NYK) vs DAL - 46 points, 8 rebounds, 19-28 FG (W)
Kemba Walker (CHA) vs DAL - 35 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 13-18 FG (L)
Kevin Durant (OKC) vs DET - 31 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 7-9 FG (W)
Blake Griffin (LAC) vs ATL - 27 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists (W)
Brook Lopez (BRK) vs ORL - 37 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 17-20 FG (W)
Deron Williams (BRK) vs ORL - 29 points, 18 assists, 3-3 3PT (W)
Joe Johnson (BRK) vs ORL - 26 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists (W)
LeBron James (MIA) vs MEM - 45 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists 18-26 FG (W)
Kevin Durant (OKC) vs CLE - 41 points, 6 rebounds, 15-29 FG (W)
Kobe Byrant (LAL) vs SAC - 38 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals (W)
Jason Kidd (NYK) vs ORL - 9 points, 7 rebounds, 17 assists (W)
Kevin Durant (OKC) vs MEM - 29 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals (W)


Notable injuries:


Pau Gasol (LAL) - Broken arm, out for 4-6 weeks.
Stephen Jackson (SA) - Sore ankle, out for 1-2 weeks.
Jeremy Lin (HOU) - Broken foot, out for 6-8 weeks.


Notable transactions:


11/8 - Jazz sign Alonzo Gee to a 1yr/$2.77M deal.
11/8 - Cavaliers sign Leandro Barbosa to a 1yr/$4.86M deal.
11/9 - Magic sign Greg Oden to a 1yr/$5.14M deal.
11/9 - Nets sign Mehmet Okur to a 1yr/$1.40M deal.
11/9 - Raptors extend DeMar DeRozan (4yr/$30M) and Jose Calderon (4yr/$20M).
11/11 - Jazz sign Al Jefferson to a 5yr/$70M deal.


Rumors:


NOH - Greivis Vasquez on the way out? Could become a Clipper.
LAC - Billups to become a Free Agent.
MIL - Udoh on the trade block? Trade to Detroit?
OKC - Harden wants to test the Free Agency waters? No contract extension yet.
PHI - Sixers pursuing Delonte West, willing to offer Thaddeus Young?
CHI - Taj Gibson could land in Oklahoma.

Gordon carries the Hornets past the Thunder.
101 - OKC @ NOH - 113


Davis comes all over on the so-called Iblocka's face.


New Orleans, 16th November, 2012 - The Oklahoma City Thunder arrived in New Orleans with great hopes, having won 7 of their last 9 games. The Thunder are clearly led by their explosive duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, with each of the two being considered the MVP candidates this year. However, the defensive presence in New Orleans quickly shattered the Thunders dreams, as the Hornets finished the first half with a double-digit lead.

Once again, New Orleans phenom Eric Gordon shined, chipping in with 36 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, connecting on 15 of his 25 shot attempts. The ROY candidate Anthony Davis finished the game with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks, introducing himself to another known defensive anchor - Serge Ibaka, by stuffing a massive one-handed tomahawk down into his throat early in the first quarter. As per usual, the Hornets role players played a big role in the victory. The high-flying Terrence Williams ended the game with a solid all-around performance of 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists on 5-6 shooting. Robin Lopez scored 10 points and clawed 7 rebounds in 14 minutes of playing time off the bench.

Perhaps the key to the victory was shutting down Kevin Durant, who only managed to score 9 points in the game, shooting an abysmal 4-19 from the field. However, he managed to impact the game in many other ways, snatching 11 rebounds and 4 steals. The trigger-happy guard Russell Westbrook finished the game with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. He appeared rather frustrated with how the team performed, as he was caught trading words with the coach and Kevin Durant in a rather heated manner. James Harden was perhaps the best performer for the Thunder, chipping in with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. OKC's rookie Perry Jones also appeared extremely serviceable in limited minutes, as he finished with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in only 9 minutes of playing time. However, all that was clearly not enough to face the red hot Eric Gordon and company.




OKC: 18 28 32 23 - 101
NOH: 27 32 27 27 - 113

Player of the Game

Eric Gordon - 36 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 15-25 FG, 4-10 3PT

Outstanding players
Anthony Davis - 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
Terrence Williams - 10 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 5-6 FG
Gilbert Arenas - 5 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals

Russell Westbrook - 26 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists
James Harden - 18 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals
Kevin Durant - 9 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals, 4-19 FG
Serge Ibaka - 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Photos of the Game

Eric Gordon running the show.


Westbrook going up against the lanky Anthony Davis.


Durant with the breakaway slam.


The Hornets top scorers on the sidelines.

Next up: Hornets @ Milwaukee

You guys hatin' my Thunder!

Anyways, great game and fantastic performance from Gordon! Hope he becomes satisfied in NOH.

Good game, like your layout a lot

You guys hatin' my Thunder!

Anyways, great game and fantastic performance from Gordon! Hope he becomes satisfied in NOH.

Durant was ice cold, so it's no surprise I managed to pull off the game, even more so as the players were really hitting their shots. Satisfying victory it is. Stay tuned!

Good game, like your layout a lot

Thanks pal, stay tuned for more!

Ryan Anderson came up big in the victory against the Pacers with 34 points and 10 rebounds.


Ellis torches the Hornets for 39 points, carries the Bucks to a victory.
91 - NOH @ MIL - 106



NOH - 32 22 24 13 - 91
MIL - 28 25 32 21 - 106

Player of the Game



Monta Ellis - 39 points, 7 rebounds, 16-38 FG


Key Performers


Luc Mbah A Moute - 16 points, 11 rebounds, 6-11 FG
Ersan Ilyasova - 8 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals

Ryan Anderson - 15 points, 3 rebounds
Eric Gordon - 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks


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Balanced Knicks snatch a road win in New Orleans.
99 - NYK @ NOH - 90



NYK - 24 28 23 24 - 99
NOH - 32 18 25 22 - 90

Player of the Game



Jason Kidd - 8 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals


Key Performers


Carmelo Anthony - 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Amar'e Stoudemire - 20 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks

Gilbert Arenas - 17 points, 6 assists, 5-9 3PT
Anthony Davis - 16 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks
Eric Gordon - 12 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists

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Hornets rally to the victory with a fourth quarter push.
121 - NOH @ MIL - 113



NOH - 26 25 29 41 - 121
IND - 38 25 24 26 - 113

Player of the Game



Ryan Anderson - 34 points, 10 rebounds, 6-13 3PT


Key Performers


Greivis Vasquez - 29 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 3-7 3PT
Darrell Arthur - 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
Gilbert Arenas - 13 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists
Anthony Davis - 9 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks

Danny Granger - 44 points, 9 rebounds, 17-30 FG, 6-11 3PT
D.J. Augustin - 24 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists
Paul George - 8 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals


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Nice screens and good win. Wow, Cousins had a sick game ... 40/15 18-22FG

Nice screens and good win. Wow, Cousins had a sick game ... 40/15 18-22FG

Thanks for the positive feedback. And no kidding, my jaw dropped when I saw his statline, the insane scoring in that game was just nuts.

Around the League
~ 21st November, 2012.



Notable performances:


Kevin Durant (OKC) vs GSW - 36 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4-5 3PT (W)
Russell Westbrook (OKC) vs GSW - 28 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, 10-11 FT (W)
Jrue Holiday (PHI) vs CLE - 36 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals (W)
Andre Iguodala (DEN) vs MEM - 17 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists (W)
Kobe Bryant (LAL) vs BRK - 46 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals (W)
Carmelo Anthony (NYK) vs DAL - 39 points, 8 rebounds, 15-27 FG (W)
LeBron James (MIA) vs MIL - 35 points, 12 rebounds, 3 rebounds, 4 steals (W)



Notable injuries:


Eric Gordon - Sore ankle, out for 1-2 weeks.
Jarret Jack - Broken wrist, out for 4-6 weeks.


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Eric Gordon out again..... Nice win against the Pacers though

Eric Gordon out again..... Nice win against the Pacers though

Yep, it's a shame. I'll use it as an opportunity to look at possible chances of building the team, though.

Vasquez glaring up towards Robin Lopez in a rather careless manner, flattered about his attempt to encourage the team.

Time for change.

The joy was clear in each and every winners face after the game against Indiana. The excitement and satisfaction was visible on everyone's face, but not on Grevis Vasquezes. The team walked into the locker rooms, cheering, bumping fists with each other, enjoying the moment after the big fourth quarter run to crush the Pacers on their own home court. As the team sat down in the locker room, ready to hit the showers, the lone Vasquez appeared somewhat troubled, despite finishing his career night with a 29-point game. The trade rumors were spreading all over and his loss of motivation to play for the Hornets was definitely clear to everyone with a slight of clue. A few minutes later, as the instant joy over the win had started to shrug off of the players, the news about Eric Gordon's injury arrived. He had been sent to an MRI to check on his
ankle. The positive atmosphere disappeared in a blink of an eye, as if the Venezuelan guards mood had infected others.

"It'll be fine, you saw the injury, he'll recover from it in like no time at all, no doubt!" said Robin Lopez, clearly trying to encourage his teammates as they appeared to have sunk deep in some emotional dark spot. "Plus, y'all seen how the Va-squeeze run things. What you got, like 40 points tonight? Beast unleashed!"

Vasquez showed little to no emotion as a response, briefly glancing up towards Robin's face as if he found his attitude somewhat goofy, rather than encouraging. He grabbed his towel and hit the showers before anyone else, leaving the rest of the team to glare at each others faces in a rather confused manner.



Later that night...

The New Orleans Hornets General Manager, Dell Demps, was sitting comfortably in his office at the Hornets practice facility, holding his feet on the desk as he leaned back on the chair, browsing through the newest cover of Slam magazine. He had received multiple trade offers in the past few days, mainly centered around Greivis Vasquez, but definitely nothing that would appear intriguing enough to let go of the young and talented six-foot-six point guard. All of a sudden, the phone right next to his feet started to ring loudly. He continued reading for a good twenty seconds before reaching over to the phone to pick it up. It was the General Manager of the Washington Wizards, Ernie Grunfield. After the brief, friendly and polite catching up, Ernie got to the point. One that definitely appeared considerable, perhaps even got goosebumps on Dell's forearms.

"Anyway, Dell.. Players on both of our teams have expressed their displeasure in the last month. We've been looking at Greivis Vasquez here in Washington for a while now, and tonight's fantastic outing by him definitely made it even clearer that we do want him. Plus, we want to clear out any chemistry issues that we currently have here in Washington. Our offer would give you a chance to get another player that might turn into a superstar caliber player one day..."

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Go ahead and guess the offer.

Superstar talent? From the Wizards? All i can think is John Wall, lol

Erbody do the john WALL john WALL

Beal has superstar potential...but I'm not sure if he has the motor.