Hornets Second-Half Run Beats Wizards
The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets came out of the half strong and cruised to a 70–58 win over the Washington Wizards in the nightcap of the Toshiba Vegas Summer League. The Hornets opened the half on a 35-19 run, thanks to six points from Brandon Bass and five from Kirk Snyder during the run.
Hilton Armstrong, the 12th player chosen in the 2006 draft, had seven points (2-5 FG, 3-3 FT) and five rebounds. Snyder finished with 10 points (3-6 FG, 5-6 FT) and six rebounds, while Brandon Bass had 11 points (3-6 FG, 5-6 FT) and seven rebounds in the win.
Andray Blatche led the Wizards in scoring with 15 points (6-14 FG) and five rebounds, while rookie Oleksiy Pecherov had nine points (4-9 FG).
A Pierre Wooten buzzer beat at the end of the half, evened the score at 31. Armstrong led the Hornets in scoring at the break with seven points and four rebounds. Taylor led the Wizards in scoring, with six points and six rebounds.
For the half, New Orleans/Oklahoma City shot 34 percent (11-32 FG), while Washington shot 39 percent (12-31).
The Hornets finished the game shooting 40 percent (27-67 FG), while the Wizards shot 35 percent (22-63 FG).
The Hornets battle the Cleveland Cavaliers tomorrow at 3 p.m., while the Wizards take on the New York Knicks on Thursday at 1 p.m.
News and Notes: Hornets owner George Shinn was courtside taking in the action, while former General Manager Bob Bass was also in attendance... the Hornets are scheduled to have a 5:00 pm press conference Wednesday at the Toshiba Vegas Summer League to introduce their free agent signing of Peja Stojakovic.
Hilton Armstrong, the 12th player chosen in the 2006 draft, had seven points (2-5 FG, 3-3 FT) and five rebounds. Snyder finished with 10 points (3-6 FG, 5-6 FT) and six rebounds, while Brandon Bass had 11 points (3-6 FG, 5-6 FT) and seven rebounds in the win.
Andray Blatche led the Wizards in scoring with 15 points (6-14 FG) and five rebounds, while rookie Oleksiy Pecherov had nine points (4-9 FG).
A Pierre Wooten buzzer beat at the end of the half, evened the score at 31. Armstrong led the Hornets in scoring at the break with seven points and four rebounds. Taylor led the Wizards in scoring, with six points and six rebounds.
For the half, New Orleans/Oklahoma City shot 34 percent (11-32 FG), while Washington shot 39 percent (12-31).
The Hornets finished the game shooting 40 percent (27-67 FG), while the Wizards shot 35 percent (22-63 FG).
The Hornets battle the Cleveland Cavaliers tomorrow at 3 p.m., while the Wizards take on the New York Knicks on Thursday at 1 p.m.
News and Notes: Hornets owner George Shinn was courtside taking in the action, while former General Manager Bob Bass was also in attendance... the Hornets are scheduled to have a 5:00 pm press conference Wednesday at the Toshiba Vegas Summer League to introduce their free agent signing of Peja Stojakovic.
