Nov 29 2008
On Thanksgiving Night The Hornets Steal A Win
Thanksgiving night the New Orleans Hornets steal a win playing against the home team Denver Nuggets. The Hornets capitalized on some crucial plays late in the fourth quarter when David West tips in an airball right before the shot clock expired and a miss-fumbled ball by Chris Paul ends up in the hands of Peja Stojakovic where he drains a long ball for 3 points. This is only Denver’s third loss since Chauncey Billups joined the team.
Even though Denver lost, the team had some unsung heroes including Chris “The Birdman” Andersen who brought a spark to the team off the bench and J.R. Smith who was on fire the whole game and scored 32 points with 5 from 9 shooting beyond the stripe.
Chris Paul led the way for the Hornets with 22 points and right behind him was Rasual Butler with 19 points. Four starters ended in double figures and their new pickup this year James Posey had 10 points off the bench. New Orleans now go to a 9 and 5 record winning in a climactic fashion with the score ending 105-101.
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New Orleans Hornets |
32 |
20 |
24 |
29 |
105 |
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Denver Nuggets |
22 |
24 |
23 |
32 |
101 |
