New Orleans Hornets Basketball

A year after winning the 2007-08 Southwest Division title of the NBA’s Western Conference, the New Orleans Hornets were a bit of a disappointment in the 2008-09 season, being eliminated early in the first round of the playoffs. Going into 2009-10 Hornets fans have higher hopes for a team that is well-balanced on offense and defense and is even at 1-1 as the first full month of the season began in November.

Short by NBA standards at only 6’0, Guard Chris Paul nonetheless continues to impress with his All-Star credentials. He and teammates 6’10” Center Emeka Okafor, and veteran Forwards Peja Stojakovic and David West represent Head Coach Byron Scott’s best hopes of recapturing the magic that carried them to the ’07-’08 divisional title. As the current season progresses, the Hornets anticipate swarming all over their opponents as they bring their skills and scoring ability to the floor of the arena.

The official season runs until April 2009 and playoffs continue into June. Games are held in the New Orleans Arena, a state-of-the-art sports venue adjacent to the Louisiana Superdome in Downtown New Orleans, just minutes away from the French Quarter.

Come cheer the Hornets to victory alongside the team’s spirited dance team, the Honeybees, and Hugo the Hornet, the team’s energetic mascot. Call Ticketmaster for tickets at 504-522-5555 or go to www.ticketmaster.com.

2009-2010 Hornets Home Games