PEAK PERFORMANCE Nov 11, 2008
Now entering the third week of the regular season, this is the team's first big challenge, having to face the Los Angeles Lakers at the New Orleans Arena on Wednesday and closing the week out with back-to-back outings at home Friday against Portland and on the road Saturday at Houston. "This is the first true test we've had with three straight games against teams that are very good," Scott said Monday. (Nola.com -- Sports)
N.O. serious about Final Fours Nov 11, 2008
Also, the Sugar Bowl and the Saints have become involved in the process, joining SMG, which manages the Superdome, the New Orleans Arena and the Conventions and Visitors Bureau. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Paul powers Hornets Nov 9, 2008
The Hornets have won the past five games against the Heat, as well as the past four games against Miami in the New Orleans Arena. New Orleans held Miamis Michael Beasley to 10 points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Paul gets Hornets back on track Nov 9, 2008
In front of a sellout crowd of 17,701 Saturday night at the New Orleans Arena, the Hornets routed the Miami Heat 100-89 to snap a two-game losing streak. Paul became the first player in NBA history to start a season with six games with 20 or more points and 10 or more assists. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Wade riding a wave of good play Nov 9, 2008
Hornets fans witnessed their own reassurance with 10:02 remaining in the third quarter of Saturday night's game in the New Orleans Arena when Wade soared through the lane for an emphatic slam dunk follow of a missed Miami shot. "It feels good," Wade said after the game, in which he scored 30 points, handed out 10 assists and had six rebounds. (Nola.com -- Sports)
WORKING FROM HOME Nov 7, 2008
With the Hornets in the Western Conference, it means only one visit per season to Eastern Conference cities, and this one comes on the heels of a difficult loss Wednesday night to the Atlanta Hawks at the New Orleans Arena. For Paul, it was the first time he'd lost a basketball game since the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Hornets in the seventh game of the conference semifinals May 19. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Poor effort colors Hornets' 87-79 loss Nov 7, 2008
The Hornets couldn t find a way to stop Atlanta s shooting behind the 3-point arc, nor could they halt Joe Johnson, Josh Smith or Marvin Williams in front of 16,030 fans at New Orleans Arena ... Atlanta's Ronald Murray guards Hornets points guard Chris Paul (3) during New Orleans' 87-79 Wednesday night loss at the New Orleans Arena. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Deal keeps PGA event in N.O. to 2014 Nov 6, 2008
The state's Division of Administration will pass oversight responsibility to the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, which plays a similar role with the Superdome, the New Orleans Arena, the Alario Center and Zephyr Field, LSED Board of Commissioners Chairman Ron Forman said. The 2009 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, which is locally produced by the Fore. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hurting Hornets heal swiftly Nov 6, 2008
Yet five days after Stojakovic rolled his right ankle in the 108-95 win against the Phoenix Suns, he returned to the practice court, and he was back in the starting lineup against the Atlanta Hawks at the New Orleans Arena on Wednesday. "When the X-rays came back negative," Stojakovic said, "it was just a matter of how quickly the swelling went down. The swelling is still there, but it's not as painful.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
N.O. fails to show up, let's one get away Nov 6, 2008
But the Hornets don't want to get into the habit of coughing 'em up like they did Wednesday night at the New Orleans Arena, either, their 87-79 loss to Atlanta ending the three-game winning streak that opened the season. They don't want to get into the habit of getting out-anything-ed, much less out-everything-ed like they were against the Hawks. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Butler has made most of chances early on Nov 5, 2008
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James had the Hornets' Rasual Butler isolated in a one-on-one matchup in front of a sellout crowd Saturday night at the New Orleans Arena. It appeared as if James had made up his mind to drive the lane. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Armstrong shoulders heavy load Nov 3, 2008
If Chandler cannot play Wednesday night against the unbeaten Atlanta Hawks at the New Orleans Arena, at least the tale of the tape won't be so lopsided: Hawks center Al Horford is 6-10, 245. Yet the way Armstrong acquitted himself against O'Neal and Ilgauskas, players with 15 All-Star appearances between them, Hornets Coach Byron Scott probably won't be concerned who mans the post for the Hawks. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James outplayed by Hornets Chris Paul in loss to New Orleans Nov 2, 2008
However, the Cavaliers may well regret their 104-92 defeat Saturday night at the New Orleans Arena. It was a game in which the Hornets (3-0) were without two of their best players due to injury and where the Cavs had the lead before melting down in the fourth quarter. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Chandler, Stojakovic remain hobbled Nov 2, 2008
Coach Byron Scott made the announcement at the shootaround practice Saturday morning at the New Orleans Arena. Starting center Tyson Chandler missed his second consecutive game, also because of a sprained right ankle. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets' season opener one big party Nov 2, 2008
In their fifth regular-season home opener at the New Orleans Arena, the Hornets certainly have learned how to throw an extravagant bash. The Hornets got their fans ready for a season of basketball Saturday evening with an array of fun and games at their Buzz Fest outside of the Arena before the team played the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James in front of a sellout crowd of 18,150. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Prized pickup Posey already putting his stamp on Hornets Nov 2, 2008
The latest body of evidence was supplied in a 104-92 victory over Cleveland on Saturday night in the New Orleans Arena. Posey makes big shots, huge shots. (Nola.com -- Sports)
'This is a golden opportunity for us' Nov 1, 2008
Shinn sat down with Hornets beat writer John Reid to discuss his thoughts about the season and the Hornets' home opener tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the New Orleans Arena. What is your anticipation for this season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
FRIENDSHIP ON HOLD Nov 1, 2008
There might be 17,000 screaming fanatics in attendance tonight as the Hornets welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers into the New Orleans Arena for the regular-season home opener. But for Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul, who'll count the usual cadre of blood relatives among those witnessing the opening of this season of promise, there'll be another special person in the house, as well: Cavaliers forward LeBron James. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets don't need any help to pack the house Nov 1, 2008
It's LeBron's one and only visit to the New Orleans Arena this season, barring a Cleveland-New Orleans matchup in the NBA Finals. It wouldn't be wise to miss one of the great athletic wonders to ever play in the NBA, one of the few Kobe-level players who is as much of an attraction on the road as he is in Cleveland. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Brees identifies with quarterback in Hornets' Paul Oct 31, 2008
Years ago, when Tulane and LSU were facing each other in a football game, who would have thought there would be just as much conversation over a basketball game in the New Orleans Arena. For this, you have to put the blame on a kid who goes around wearing a look of Disneyland wonderment on a 23-year-old face. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Wright remains sidelined by ankle Oct 30, 2008
Wright is not expected to play tonight against Phoenix and possibly Saturday night's for the home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the New Orleans Arena. Backup power forward Sean Marks also did not play Wednesday night because of a strained calf. (Nola.com -- Sports)
ON YOUR MARK Oct 29, 2008
Unlike last season, the Hornets are on the road for their first two games, playing at Phoenix on Thursday night before returning to play the home opener at the New Orleans Arena on Saturday night against the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers. "It's always good to start well because it's easier to build off wins than losses," forward Peja Stojakovic said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
ON THE MONEY Oct 27, 2008
With a season-ticket base of more than 10,000 and a sold-out lower bowl of the New Orleans Arena, the Hornets have been a model of success this offseason. As a result, the worldwide economic downturn is not expected to keep Hornets owner George Shinn from meeting his financial bottom line this season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Chandler on the offensive Oct 26, 2008
A week before training camp started, Chandler was at the New Orleans Arena trying to get a jump on things. For a long stretch during one of his 45-minute workouts, Chandler did not attempt a shot closer than 12 feet. (Nola.com -- Sports)
BRINGING IN A RINGER Oct 26, 2008
James Posey still is trying to learn his way around town, seeking to find quicker routes to the Alario Center for practice and navigate his way through the New Orleans Arena. The Hornets' top free-agent acquisition hasn't yet mastered Coach Byron Scott's Princeton offense. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Everybody loves Chris Oct 26, 2008
Syprian, with his mother, attended a handful of games afterward, each time eagerly awaiting the team's run onto the court during pregame at the New Orleans Arena to see his new favorite player. Each time, Paul made a point to stop and chat with Syprian and encourage him to keep up the good work in school. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Quotes about Chris Paul Oct 26, 2008
is played over the PA system at the New Orleans Arena every time Paul makes a good play. "Gotta Chris Paul mind state, I'm never outta bounds." -- rapper The Game in the song 'My Life. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Unbeaten Hornets hold off Indiana Oct 24, 2008
"This is the first time I've had this type of dilemma," Scott said Tuesday night after the Hornets held off the Indiana Pacers 101-96 in front of 12,684 at the New Orleans Arena in the team's final home exhibition game. "Normally, we've been pretty set. Going into preseason game number six or seven, I've been pretty much set -- this is the rotation. "I'm not set, yet. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Centers go the extra mile Oct 23, 2008
One of the priorities Hornets Coach Byron Scott had Tuesday night was to monitor the conditioning of backup centers Hilton Armstrong and Melvin Ely against the Indiana Pacers in an exhibition game at the New Orleans Arena. Scott said he noticed during the two games in Europe last week that both players appeared to quickly get winded. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Paul, West will Hornets past Pacers 101-96 Oct 23, 2008
The Hornets, though, stayed undefeated during the preseason, holding off the Pacers 101-96 in front of an announced crowd of 12,684 at the New Orleans Arena. Photo by Bill Haber / The Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
FORWARD THINKING Oct 21, 2008
Coupled with a jump-start to their preseason, thanks to last week's trip to Europe and a regular-season mentality, New Orleans has won all five of its tune-ups heading into tonight's game against the Indiana Pacers at the New Orleans Arena. The Hornets dispatched the Pacers 105-71 two weeks ago in Indianapolis. (Nola.com -- Sports)
HORNETS VS. PACERS Oct 21, 2008
Time/place: 7 p.m. at the New Orleans Arena (17,200). Radio: 106. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NCAA reps tour New Orleans for Final Four bid Oct 16, 2008
The group visited the Louisiana Superdome and potential special events venues, including the convention center and the New Orleans Arena, as well as hotels. New Orleans is among 10 cities that submitted bids to host a Final Four. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
VOODOO THROUGH THE YEARS Oct 14, 2008
Feb. 14: The VooDoo defeats the Indiana Firebirds in front of 14,236 fans at the New Orleans Arena in its home opener. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Scott: Preseason not time to settle score vs. Spurs Oct 10, 2008
And even though the Hornets will be facing the Spurs for the first time since that elimination loss at the New Orleans Arena on May 19, Coach Byron Scott said he won't be feeling the need to make a statement in a glorified scrimmage session more than two weeks before the regular-season opener. "I don't get too caught up into preseason games as far as trying to win them as I do as just trying to get a better look at what we're trying to achieve," said Scott, who said his only agenda will be... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets' Chandler sprains ankle against Warriors Oct 6, 2008
"I'm fine," Chandler, who did not score and had one rebound, said as he left the New Orleans Arena following the Hornets' 106-103 victory. "I just stayed out as a precaution.". (ESPN -- Golf News)
Coach Scott keeps pressure on Hornets Oct 6, 2008
But that doesn't mean Scott was about to let up when he saw a few of the same preseason shortcomings in 2008 as he saw in 2007, ones that were on display Sunday night at the New Orleans Arena against Golden State in the Hornets' preseason opener. "I still saw enough (mistakes to yell about)," he said, smiling, after a 106-103 victory over the Warriors. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Randolph: No regrets Oct 6, 2008
Ready to make his NBA preseason debut against the Hornets on Sunday night at the New Orleans Arena, his stomach full of gumbo and other Louisiana delicacies, Randolph said he wasn't looking back. "It's been wonderful," said the 6-foot-10, 208-pound rookie forward, who checked into the game for the first time with more than six minutes remaining in the second quarter. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Posey quick to contribute for Hornets Oct 6, 2008
Four months later, Posey made his Hornets debut during Sunday night's 106-103 victory against the Golden State Warriors in their exhibition opener in front of 14,691 at the New Orleans Arena. It was the Hornets' first time back at the Arena since they finished with a franchise-record 56 wins and came within one victory of advancing to the Western Conference finals before losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Coach Byron Scott's main concern heading into this season is defense, and the Golden State Warriors will provide the Hornets a good gauge in tonight's preseason opener Oct 5, 2008
The Hornets are ready to take the next step in preparing for the regular season, opening their seven-game exhibition schedule tonight at the New Orleans Arena against the Golden State Warriors. The 6 p.m. tipoff, in a game that will pay tribute to several thousand first responders from local fire and police departments and volunteers from the Salvation Army and Red Cross, will be Byron Scott's first opportunity to gauge his players against competition. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Battle brewing to back up Paul Oct 4, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :33 a.m. CDT, October 04, 2008. James, Brown feeling good about chances Friday, October 03, 2008By Nakia Hogan. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Armstrong seeks progress Oct 3, 2008
The Hornets play their preseason opener Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors at the New Orleans Arena, and Scott expects Armstrong to make an impact. "Like I told him, I think I have more confidence (in him) than he has in himself. It has to change; he has to have the ultimate confidence in himself," Scott said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tulane eyeing practice facility Oct 3, 2008
While the teams are displaced from Fogelman, either for one or two seasons, home games would be played at the New Orleans Arena, Lakefront Arena, the Pontchartrain Center and the Alario Center. But the teams would be in the practice facility, thus eliminating the need to find an alternative site for practices. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Spurs teach Hornets, West a lesson Oct 3, 2008
"We were surprised by how calm they were," said Hornets power forward David West during the team's media day at the New Orleans Arena on Friday. "They don't get rattled. Guys may have been playing up and down, but their ship was always steady. "That's a lesson we learned, and something we hope to take into this year. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets told new facility will be ready Oct 3, 2008
" GETTING NOTICED: In several drills the past two days, backup guard Mike James has been effective shooting from the perimeter. Although it is likely Devin Brown will emerge as the front-runner to earn the backup point guard spot, James appears to be more focused on making an impact than he did last season. A substantial test for both players will come Sunday in the preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors at the New Orleans Arena. "He really has come out here and worked extremely... (Nola.com -- Sports)
HUNGRY FOR MORE Oct 3, 2008
To get that point across, instead of emphasizing the 25 team and individual records set last season, Scott showed the videotape of the San Antonio Spurs celebrating at the New Orleans Arena when they eliminated the Hornets in Game 7 of their second-round series last May. "Obviously, when you get to the point where you lose a Game 7 against the defending champions, it should be something very valuable as a learning tool next year," Scott said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
The miracle of Spike Lee Sep 25, 2008
Watching Spike Lee's four-hour epic on Hurricane Katrina in the New Orleans Arena with my neighbors, I felt awed, exhausted and heartbroken -- and more convinced than ever that somebody should go to jail for what happened here. By Cynthia Joyce. (Salon)
Hornets to introduce $8 game tickets Sep 23, 2008
When the Hornets put individual game tickets on sale next week, they will offer $8 seats for the first time at the New Orleans Arena ... 4NBATIX or by visiting the New Orleans Arena box office. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Crescent City welcomes NCAA Sep 20, 2008
Eight members of the Division I Women's Basketball Committee and three NCAA staff members toured the New Orleans Arena plus various downtown hotels and other locations on their official site visit, one of eight it will make before final selections are announced in mid-November ... Bujol added that the emphasis made to the committee was experience -- that of UNO, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and SMG, which manages the New Orleans Arena. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Metallica's New Single -- "The Day That Never Comes" -- Is No. 1 at Rock Radio Sep 12, 2008
November 23 - New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena. With support from Lamb of God and The Sword. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hornets to tip off training camp early Sep 11, 2008
The Hornets begin their preseason schedule Oct. 5 at the New Orleans Arena against the Golden State Warriors. Tip-off is 6 p.m.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets get good news about Gustav effects Sep 3, 2008
When Gustav passed through New Orleans on Monday, debris dented siding on the New Orleans Arena and damaged a large video marquee on an external wall, but the interior and the overall structure, like the Louisiana Superdome next to it, appeared to be in good shape, said Doug Thornton, vice president of SMG, the company that manages both state-owned stadiums. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Hornets' facilities appear OK in wake of hurricane Sep 3, 2008
When Gustav passed through New Orleans on Monday, debris dented siding on the New Orleans Arena and damaged a large video marquee on an external wall, but the interior and the overall structure, like the Louisiana Superdome next to it, appeared to be in good shape, said Doug Thornton, vice president of SMG, the company that manages both state-owned stadiums. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Superdome holds up as Gustav passes through Sep 2, 2008
"We're in good shape," said Doug Thornton, vice president of SMG, the company that manages the Superdome and neighboring New Orleans Arena ... Meanwhile, Thornton said the neighboring New Orleans Arena, home of the NBA's Hornets, also did not appear to have any serious damage. (ESPN -- Football News)
PAUL SAVORING GOLDEN OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE Aug 30, 2008
"Words can't describe that feeling," Paul said Thursday at a press conference at the New Orleans Arena in which he showed off his medal to the local media. "I don't know, it's crazy. It still feels like it hasn't happened. I still have to look at the pictures and the videos to realize I was actually there in that moment, in that time. It's something that I think we will share forever. "I feel like this was probably the greatest experience of my life. (Nola.com -- Sports)
PAUSING FOR A MOMENT OF SANITY Aug 30, 2008
The games gave us pleasant distractions during trying times -- the Saints clenching their teeth and playing at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, the Hornets turning away from their newfound affection in Oklahoma City long enough to play a handful of games at the New Orleans Arena, the local high school football, basketball and baseball teams who were able to cobble together a team and season, restoring a sense of normalcy to a landscape that hadn't been changed for the better. And it was fitting... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Monta Ellis Out 3 Months Aug 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008. (08-27) 21:28 PDT -- The Warriors got their second dose of bad news this offseason when they found out Monta Ellis will miss at least a month of the upcoming season with an ankle injury. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2008-2009 Men's Hoops Schedule Released Aug 27, 2008
The Seminoles will play host to Duke (Jan. 10), North Carolina (Jan. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida State to Play 16 Home Games Aug 27, 2008
"Our schedule has a great mix of teams from every region of the country that all play different styles of basketball. When we assembled our schedule we looked at playing teams from around the country that would challenge us to play well as a team and at the same time adjust to the many different things teams are doing around college basketball. We are going to challenge our young players early as we play five games in the first nine days of the season. More than anything, the teams we will play... (Seminoles.com)
Hornets bring back guard Brown Aug 23, 2008
The Hornets announced Brown's signing at the New Orleans Arena to coincide with the display of the newly painted floor, which features the team's new color scheme, the fleur-de-bee logo at the mid-court jump circle, the team's name in Mardi Gras gold on each baseline and the NOLA horn logo on each side of the floor just past the mid-court line. Brown's return to Louisiana also represents a homecoming of sorts: his mother hails from Scotlandville, just north of Baton Rouge. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets roster gains depth with signing of Brown Aug 23, 2008
And while the franchise continues to sell tickets, holding an open house Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at the New Orleans Arena, it also continues to change the roster. Brown becomes the second offseason acquisition, joining James Posey to add depth at the guard and forward position. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Hornets pass 10,000 for season tickets Aug 15, 2008
For the first time since the Hornets moved to New Orleans in 2002, the team has sold more than 10,000 season tickets and is close to selling out the entire lower-bowl area of the New Orleans Arena. As the team prepares to launch its partial-season-ticket plans next week, the Hornets have exceeded the 10,000 benchmark used league-wide as a measuring stick for success. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets face Heat in Mobile Aug 13, 2008
Two games at international venues in Berlin and Barcelona and two in the New Orleans Arena highlight the Hornets' preseason schedule released Tuesday. The Hornets play the Washington Wizards in Berlin on Oct. 14 in O2 Arena and in Barcelona on Oct. 17 at the Palau Sant Jordi as part of NBA Europe Live, the league's continued effort at globalization. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Metallica Launch First North American Tour in Four Years! Aug 13, 2008
Metallica Launch First North American Tour in Four Years. Financial News - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Metallica To Embark On First North American Tour In Four Years Aug 12, 2008
11/23 - New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena. 12/1 - Seattle, WA @ Key Arena. (VHI.com -- Music News)
