Since the All-star break the Hornets have been in a bit of a slump. they went from first place in the Western division and after losing three straight it dropped their record to 38-17 which is good but in a tight conference the Hornets could ill afford too many losses.
Chris Paul had a monster game once again against Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns, who are in a bit of a slump themselves since aquiring Shaq in a trade. Paul had highlite reel assist all night with 25 pts 15 ast and 3 steals to lead the Hornets to a 120-103 win. It's the second time the Hornets snapped a three game skid and the victim has been the Suns both times.
In 10 head to head meetings Paul has gotten the better of Nash so far. 5 wins by each team but Paul has the better stats.
Nash Paul
Wins 5 5
PPG 17.0 21.7
APG 7.9 10.0
RPG 3.0 5.0
SPG 0.6 3.0
Tyson Chandler the Hornets C has not posted a double-double in four games. Last night he abused Shaq with 12 pts and 15 boards. Although Shaq had a descent game he and the Suns had no answer for Chandler as he was able to hook up with Paul several times with monster alley's and a few put backs on the tips when his teammates missed shots.
Reserve guard Jannero Pargo scored 22 and Peja Stojakovic 17 for New Orleans, which shot 53 percent in avoiding its first four-game losing streak this season.
Next the Hornets take on a very good Jazz team who has done well since Kyle Korver has come aboard. Jazz PG Williams and Paul who were drafted back to back 3 years ago have been considerd the two best young guys at their respective positions. Both players have turned their ball clubs into forces to be reckoned with out West.
The Hornets need this win against the Jazz who have owned the Hornets as of late. With the season ending injury to Yao Ming one would think that things will be easier in the Sothwest division but with so many teams just a few games withing each other, things aren't easy at all in the Western conference. Teams like Denver and Golden St. could have winning records and be out of the playoffs. Something that can't be said for that other conference. This should be the best two months of NBA action in quite some years. I will be watching with great anticapation through out.
The perfect breakfast as I see it.
You’re sitting at the table and your son is on the cover of Wheaties, your mistress is on the cover of Playboy, and your wife is on the back of the milk carton.
