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NBA: The Sting Of The Deep South | A New Orleans Hornets Chise
The Hornets have been dominant in the first month of the season with a 9-2 record , their offense has been mainly to thank for this . The offense is led by Chris Paul , hes been the man so far , wether its shooting or dishing out passes Paul has nearly always been on the money with his decision making.
Worries
The main worry coming out of this month has to be the way Houston manhandled New Orleans , Yao was the best player on the court by a mile.... nothing the Hornets did that day worked .
Strenghts
The noticable strength is obviously the offense , wether its getting in close with West/Chandler or spotting up jumpshots with Paul/Peterson/Posey/Peja. The Hornets have been mainly going to whoever has the hot hand on the day , Peterson , Paul , Stojakovic and Chandler have all had huge days thanks to this.
Weaknesses
There obvious , New Orleans struggles vs dominant big men , i know your asking who doesnt? But i mean the Hornets REALLY struggles v them.
Top 5 players of the Month for the Hornets
5 - David West
West averaged 31 PPG in his only 3 games of the month , there is little doubt in my mind that he would have been 1 or 2 on this list if not for injury.
4 - Morris Peterson
Peterson might not have amazing numbers but hes been solid all month , wether its shooting , assisting or rebounding hes been the total team player.
3 - Tyson Chandler
Chandler has been dominant on both the offensive and defensive end ... without him the Hornets wouldnt be above 500.
2 - Peja Stojakovic
Stojakovic has been truly amazing this month , his jumpshot has been about as perfect as it gets and in close hes improving game in game out.
1 - Chris Paul
Team leader , Team captain , Team everything . Theres not alot else that needs to be said about Chris Paul this month , he may not be leading the scoring charts every week but his role is so much more than that . Paul is argubly the teams best shooter and passer ... but his best quality has to be how clutch he is , when the Hornets need a play hes there.
Hornets.com is happy to report that starting PF David West is back and ready for selection against the Clippers this thursday . West was on MVP form in his first 4 games of the season has been sidlined for 3 weeks with a badly sprained ankle .
Hornets.com is reporting that Peja Stojakovic will be out for 2-4 weeks with a seperated shoulder. This is horrible news for the Hornets as Stojakovic has been on great form as of late.
The Hornets just got David West back 2 days ago now another starter goes down.
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