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May 14, 2008

• ADVANTAGE, HORNETS
• Big shots give Spurs early lead
• Chandler says he'll be ready
• Commissioner says he's ready to clear the air during games
• Hornets defeat Spurs at champs' own game
• Lopsided outcomes perplex Popovich
• Stern frowns on pyrotechnics
• Daily Dime: Hornets' Third-Quarter Push Has Spurs On Brink of Elimination
• West breaks out for 38 points as Hornets blast Spurs in Game 5
• West at his best for victorious Hornets
• Hornets protect nest, nudge Spurs for victory in Game 5
• Hornets' Playoff Run Brings Team Close To Breaking Even
• Fast Breaks: Hornets-Spurs
• Hornets show they weren't kidding around
• Crawford's ruling upsets Spurs' Popovich
• Buck Harvey: This time, West becomes Duncan
• Spurs repeat slip: Hornets seize control
• Spurs notebook: Suns could be eyeing Spurs' assistant
• Spurs have momentum on their side, but little else
• N.O. finds edge looking at replay
• Tip-off set for Thursday’s game
• Hornets take control
• Hornets win, regain series lead
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

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May 13, 2008

• HOME REMEDY
• Hornets cut their losses as wins mount
• N.O. hopes shooting star lights it up
• FAN FLAIR
• If trends hold true, Hornets could win again at home
• Chris Paul named second team All-Defensive
• The rage of Paul can go two ways
• Spurs have new life against Hornets
• Adjustments get Spurs back in it against Hornets
• Series shifts to N.O.
• Hornets remain upbeat despite tie
• Pop's blunt truth won over Finley
• Hornets mojo no longer a secret
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 12, 2008

• Defenseless
• Comforts of home sorely missed
• N.O. relapses on defense
• Spurs' Duncan finds his comfort zone at home
• Hornets now facing pressure game
• Fast Breaks: Hornets-Spurs
• Chris Rose: An unforgettable night at the Hornet's Hive
• Spurs Notebook: Horry matches playoff games mark
• Buck Harvey: The Hornets have a day to get older
• Spurs alter Hornets' mindset
• Key Player Tony Parker, Frozen Moment, Key Stretch
• Udoka steps in, contributes 15 points
• Spurs too much for Hornets in San Antonio, go 2-0 at home
• With Duncan feeling fine, series gets tougher for Hornets
• Spurs dominate, expose young Hornets
• Spurs swat Hornets 100-80 to tie series at two each
• Hornets the buzz of New Orleans
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 11, 2008

• Scouts Inc. Update: Spurs vs. Hornets, Game 4
• Trumpeting their success
• Adjustment time
• Fight to the end a must for N.O. this time
• Hornets taking aim at big road win
• Hornets try to adjust against Spurs tonight
• Hornets would love bench contribution
• Dilemma with Ginobili: To start or not to start
• Spurs' Horry can tie all-time mark in Game 4
• Duncan heals on the gun
• Parker, Paul play point-counterpoint
• Parker vs. Paul is the matchup to watch
• Wright prepared to answer call to defend better
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 10, 2008

• Hornets seek to tighten defense in Game 4
• Low Bench Mark
• Stojakovic eager to get back in sync
• Hornets lament lack of defense
• Days off could be good for Duncan's recovery
• Stat sheet doesn't do justice to Oberto's contributions for Spurs
• Hornets look for repeat of first round's Game 4
• Spurs plan to give Paul his space, not his assists
• Hornets having repeat of first round
• Spurs hope Parker can hold own against Paul
• Idan Ravin on Chris Paul
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 9, 2008

• N.O. guard Paul receives first-team All-NBA honor
• SPURNED
• Spurs lean on their experience
• Spurs cut Hornets’ lead in half
• Manu moves up, becoming himself
• Don’t write Spurs off yet
• Parker’s offense best defense vs. Paul
• Bowen's switch keys Spurs' turnaround against Hornets
• ESPN DAILY DIME: Spurs keep their head above water
• Parker, Ginobili combine for 62 as Spurs grab Game 3 from Paul, Hornets
• MVP Kobe Bryant Highlights All-NBA First Team
• Spurs may have met their match
• Enjoy the miracle of Chris Paul while you can
• Disrespecting their elders
• Paul inspired by death of 8-year-old fan
• For The Record: Now Byron has a chance to beat Spurs
• Editorial: The real deals
• Fast Breaks: Hornets-Spurs
• Scouts Inc. Update: Spurs vs. Hornets, Game 3
• Game 3: Key player, how the game was won, key stretch
• Spurs switch gears, change luck in series
• Spurs still kicking after beating Hornets in Game 3
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 8, 2008

• Kobe the MVP? Not in this book
• Chris Paul will honor a boy whose wish to see the Hornets went unfulfilled
• Rookie emerges at Wright time
• Spurs out of their comfort zone
• The Perfect Swarm
• EDITORIAL: Game On
• Getting to know the Hornets
• Questions for Ray Nagin
• There’s no ignoring the Hornets’ buzz now
• Wells a good fit with Hornets
• The construction of the New Orleans Hornets
• Tyson Chandler: Confidence, Focus and Birthdays
• Food for Thought: When coaching on the wrong side of the bed can be routine
• Barry wants to make impact
• Spurs’ keys to victory
• Spurs one reassurance – The anti-Mavs
• Hornets lack experience, not results
• Off days give Ginobili chance to rest sore ankles
• As 0-2 deficit illustrates: Spurs missing points
• Hornets look for advantage on Spurs' home court
• Time for fast start
• New Orleans Hornets: The Fun Bunch
• By the numbers: CP3 deserved MVP
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 7, 2008

• Paul says Bryant deserving of MVP
• May Madness
• NBA Franchise Notes: Hornets Reaping Benefits Of Playoff Run
• Already time for Spurs to panic
• Paul having ball as the Hornets grab early edge on Spurs
• SECOND WIND
• Spurs show signs of doubt about pulling this one out
• Utility Infielder: Yes, there's life after Spurs
• NBA: Hornets find groove that seems unstoppable
• NBA: Spurs look to flex some playoff savvy
• Remain calm, Spurs and Magic ... all is well
• Hornets ready for respect
• Getting defensive
• Hornets, Paul are making believers
• NBA: Manu laments Spurs' Game 2 letdowns
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 6, 2008

• HEEL, SPURS
• NBA investigating Game 1 ring-of-fire fiasco
• Amateur firefighting goes awry in arena
• Duncan's woes continue
• About time we stop doubting Hornets
• Hornets make right adjustments in Game 2 rout
• Hornets swarm, put Spurs in first 2-0 hole since 2001
• ESPN Daily Dime: Easier than expected
• With each passing win, Paul's mean streak widens
• Paul, Hornets leave Spurs looking for answers after Game 2 win
• Fast Breaks: Hornets-Spurs
• Duncan desperately needs help
• Game 2 key player, how the game was won, frozen moment
• The answer for Hornets is turned off
• Parker belongs in the debate about the league's top point guards
• Spurs stung twice in the Hornets' nest
• It's like child's play against San Antonio
• New Orleans follows through on game plan
• Finals Countdown: It's time to believe in the Hornets
• Paul lifts Hornets to 2-0 lead
• Stojakovic sizzles again
• Paul: West underappreciated
• Hornets rip Spurs, 102-84
• In West, he saw star in need of direction
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 5, 2008

• Duncan's weak start no concern to Spurs
• FORWARD THINKING
• Paul & Company will go down scrapping
• West proves too hot for Spurs
• David molds David, and Spurs feel it
• Popovich disappointed in lack of hustle
• New Orleans proves poise isn't an issue in Game 1
• Parker pleased with defensive effort on Paul
• Bowen met with boos, Bonzi
• Spurs must slow West to even score with Hornets
• Kobe may be MVP, but Duncan is NBA's best
• Scott hopes talk rings true
• Forward thinking: West looks to continue dominance in Game 2
• Hornets gain Spurs' respect
• Time for N.O. to ‘go nuts’ for Hornets
• To Beat Spurs, Scott Better Have More Tricks Up Sleeve
• ESPN Daily Dime
• Scouts Inc. Update: Spurs vs. Hornets, Game 2
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 4, 2008

• Customary third-quarter push keys important Game 1 victory for N.O.
• HOT STUFF
• QB's shortcomings trump his talents
• Hornets keep their winning ways
• West serves Spurs 30 points as Hornets jump out to 1-0 series lead
• Hornets continue to surprise fans and pundits
• Mascot stunt backfires at Spurs-Hornets, causing 19-minute delay
• Fast Breaks: Spurs-Hornets
• Stat Geek Smackdown Pick Update: Hornets vs. Spurs and Pistons vs. Magic
• Duncan's salvation - Spurs have endured fire and rain
• Series has combustible personalities
• Hornets glide past Spurs behind 30 points from West
• Ginobili given honor by former pro league
• Hornets rally to burn Spurs
• Hornets 101, Spurs 82
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 3, 2008

• The Gold Standard
• Hornets drawing more interest outside the hive
• Hornets becoming hottest ticket in town
• Spurs still bankroll venue tax campaign
• Spurs buoyed by playoff experience
• Spurs not a lock when it comes to the point spread
• While others grow old, Spurs grow better
• Re-rise of Scott: Calm of Hornets
• Paul's beacon lights way to success in New Orleans
• David Flores: Duncan defined by basics
• Spurs' Ginobili still slowed by ankle pain
• Spurs' Parker earns his coach's trust with brilliance
• Spurs-Hornets notebook: Bowen-Paul mixup water under bridge
• One tough test: Hornets in Round 2
• Hornets, Spurs open conference semis tonight
• Bryant will win first MVP award
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 2, 2008

• Playoffs are where Hall of Famers are born
• Going Through Intersection of Fate
• Hornets putting the buzz back in New Orleans
• Tyson Chandler Was Right: Dallas Got Chucky
• Pargo making point in bigger role
• Youth being served in changing of the guards
• SNAKE CHARMER?
• Spurs-Hornets series breakdown
• Horry in search of sweet ending with Spurs
• Practice makes perfect for Finley
• Parker held out of physical drills
• Hornets another version of Spurs
• Duncan to test Hornets’ West
• Byron's The One: NBA media gets it right with Hornets' boss
• Hornets' Paul Displays Magic Touch
• Talking to Mike James
• Stacey the Honeybee
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

May 1, 2008

• Scott shows he's still great
• Hornets Will Break Even After NBA Playoff Run, Owner Shinn Says
• Hornets, Jazzfest to go head-to-head
• Hornets now bracing for champ Spurs
• Rich contract extension in the works for Scott
• Spurs envy motivating New Orleans
• Hornets give Louisiana fans the unexpected
• Road gets rougher for Hornets
• Parker and Paul: Two at the top
• Spurs know they have to 'kick it up’
• How quickly things change for NBA coaches
• Pargo was Hornets' unsung hero during first-round win
• Reporting from the Alario Center in New Orleans
• Mavs, Johnson part ways after team's playoff ouster
• Thomas' presence prevalent in Game 5
• Once again, the Spurs fool everyone
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 30, 2008

• Hornets turn attention to next order of business
• Hornets, Mavs going in different directions
• Second quarter proves pivotal for N.O.
• Endgame?
• Scott honored as NBA's best coach
• JP2 comes up big
• BUZZ OFF
• Hornets' 56 wins net big one for Scott: coach of year honors
• Moving right along
• KNOCKOUT PUNCH
• New Orleans' Scott Named League's Coach of the Year
• Hornets' Game 5 sting proves fatal for visiting Mavericks
• Paul, Hornets finish off Mavericks in five to move on to second round
• Fast Breaks: Hornets-Mavericks
• Scouts Inc. Update: Mavs vs. Hornets, Game 5
• Is NBA one toke over the line?
• Dallas Mavericks face uncertain off-season
• Mavericks' early exit likely spells same for Avery
• After-loss party drew Averys ire
• A Team on the Rise Dismisses Dallas
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 29, 2008

• Winning is reward enough for Scott
• History-making clincher within reach
• Scott earns respect as Hornets fly high
• Mavericks only certainty is a cloudy future
• Ready to close it out
• Kidd isn't key that opens door to title
• Staring at elimination, Dallas Mavericks players take reins
• Dallas Mavericks practice for Game 5 without coaches
• Moves for Dallas Mavericks, Suns backfiring
• No suspension for Dallas Mavericks' Kidd
• Dallas Mavericks have shown they don't believe
• JULIAN WRIGHT!
• Hornets' big season earns Scott NBA Coach of Year award
• Kidd avoids suspension for flagrant foul
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 28, 2008

• Game 4: Byron Scott interview with Pam Oliver between first and second quarter
• Game 4: Inside Trax - Byron Scott
• Rejection Notice
• Bass provides Mavericks’ only spark
• Kidd ejected after flagrant foul on Pargo
• Like high gas prices, Hornets are here to stay
• Howard's shot, like his decision-making, way off
• Mavericks refuse to play game so necessary to winning
• Hornets leave Dallas Mavericks down, almost out
• New Orleans' West turns frustration into success
• Dallas Mavericks' Kidd ejected for foul
• Dallas Mavericks a collection of ill-fitting parts
• Oh, N.O.! Dallas Mavericks lose Game 4
• Howard a lost cause for Dallas Mavericks
• ESPN Daily Dime: Mavs fall in a tough hole
• Hornets grab first win in Dallas since '98, send Mavs to 3-1 deficit
• Kidd’s signature moment is ugly one for Dallas
• Hornets push Mavs to brink
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 27, 2008

• Time to heat up
• Usual role would suit Pargo fine
• Dallas Mavericks need to toe the line
• Dallas Mavericks have confidence, need consistency
• Terry quick to adjust for Dallas Mavericks
• New Orleans Hornets at Dallas Mavericks: Game 4 preview
• In the playoffs, Paul quickly asserts himself
• Scott concerned about free throw disparity
• Point guards have been key to postseason so far
• With Mavs' aggression in play, things may get heated
• Mavs’ plan: Deploy Terry to stir up a Hornets nest
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 26, 2008

• Game 3: Byron Scott interview with Lisa Salters between first and second quarter
• Game 3: Hornets and Mavericks during the timeout
• Dallas duo of Terry, Nowitzki lift Mavs to first win of series
• Best on Planet: Paul, seemingly getting better by the minute, has New Orleans up 2-0 in series against Dallas
• Prosser’s words left lasting legacy
• ESPN Daily Dime
• Woe for 14
• Nowitzki’s toughness rubs off on Mavs
• Mavs guard raps Scott
• Here's the buzz: Dallas Mavericks bring New Orleans Hornets to earth
• Jet gives the Mavs new life with, of all things, defense
• Distractions not issue for Mavs
• Changes give Hornets trouble
• Dirk delivering big in playoffs
• Fighting back: Dallas Mavericks take Game 3, 97-87
• Marijuana admissions cloud Josh Howard's future with Dallas Mavericks
• Howard thrusts himself into the spotlight
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 25, 2008

• Tyson Talk
• Hornets look to end loss streak in Dallas
• Mavericks know they have to stop Chris Paul and the Hornets in tonight's pivotal Game 3
• Hornets try to snap streak in Dallas
• Struggling Howard insists he is healthy + Notes
• With Mavs on ropes, Stackhouse rips Scott
• Forget cheek-slap circus, Nowitzki is one tough guy
• Hornet Without the Buzz: an Interview With David West
• Mind games: Hornets, Dallas Mavericks know what's at stake
• Dallas Mavericks have to find 1-2 punch to avoid KO
• Dallas Mavericks must pull together or be pushed aside
• Hornets' point guard gets nice assist from teammates
• This time, Scott's relationship with his star point guard is a good one
• Paul torching Mavs, just like Dwyane and Baron
• New Orleans ranked third-best team out of all 122 professional sports franchises
• Bass rare bright spot for Mavs
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 24, 2008

• Ultimate Standings: Fan Satisfaction Rankings
• Ousting Kidd would be ultimate payoff for Scott
• Guess who'z coming to dinner?
• Bass makes presence felt
• The Answer Man
• Mavs hopeful home court proves beneficial
• Mavs try to regain winning attitude
• Almost all the Mavs share in blame game
• Dallas Mavericks already in win-or-go-home mode
• Hornets want to deliver dagger in Dallas
• Dallas Mavericks' poor defense handcuffing Kidd
• Howard comes out cold for Dallas Mavericks
• Dallas Mavericks ready for some home cooking
• Tyson Chandler: In a Good Place
• Paul becomes thorn in Mavericks side
• Dirk, Mavs figure things can't get any worse against Hornets
• Time for Kidd, Mavericks to panic
• NBA's Happy Hornets Nest
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 23, 2008

• Sweet sounds of success for Hornets
• A rhyming Avery rip job
• Paul, Hornets are rising to occasion
• New Orleans vs. Dallas, Game 2 recap
• Chris Paul: Your Favorite Player's Favorite Player
• Mavericks hoping answer is at home
• Dallas looks helpless in attempt to stop Paul
• Game 2 onslaught proves even better
• Hornets score early, often
• PAUL-VERIZED
• Hornets set marks in win
• Paul, Hornets baffle Mavs
• Mavs have no answer for Paul
• These gutless losers almost deserve pity
• Dallas Mavericks are Paul-mauled again
• Mavericks-Hornets game 2 notebook
• Right now, it looks bad for Dallas Mavericks ... and Avery
• Hornets' perimeter speed putting Mavericks on fast track to elimination
• All Paul again
• Buzz kill: Hornets swarm Dallas Mavericks for 2-0 lead
• Lack of experience not holding Hornets down
• Paul dissects Mavs' D, dishes out 17 assists as Hornets go up 2-0
• ESPN Daily Dime
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 22, 2008

• Hornets get playoff intangibles from Wells
• Mavs will try to make Paul give up the ball
• Holding court
• Getting it going early
• To advance, the Mavs must follow the leader
• If Mavericks are going to win, Dirk needs someone to step up
• Technically, who has Dirk's back?
• Does Dallas Mavericks coach still have the moves?
• For series to last, Dallas Mavericks must go fast
• On guard!: Dallas Mavericks hope to contain Paul
• Johnson wants Dallas Mavericks to get tough
• Forced to walk the plank by Nets, Scott has turned Hornets ship around
• BOUNCE IN POPULARITY
• Mavericks still unable solve road problems in playoffs
• Dirk Nowitzki, David West, and Revenge
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 21, 2008

• Game 2 = Time for adjustment
• Paul grabs Mavericks attention
• Scott Provides the Hammer, as the Hornets Build a Legacy
• Hornets are bad guys, and good guys
• Mavericks taking time to regroup
• Hornets put brakes on Mavs’ offense in second half
• Dallas Mavericks ready for this trend to pass
• Confrontation leaves Dallas Mavericks unfazed
• Dallas Mavericks face stiff test in Hornets' defense
• Mavs focus on Paul
• Paul’s play signals it’s playoffs
• TNT worked up about Dirk incident, but Mavs aren’t
• Did Chris Paul’s play force Kobe Bryant to force shots?
• Defense turned the tide for Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 20, 2008

• Game One-derful
• Hornets put clamps on Mavs' Terry
• N.O. looks the part of championship contender
• Paul's play signals it's playoffs
• Hornets Paul-verize Mavs
• Hornets reward festive crowd
• Benson sits with Shinn during game
• Paul, Hornets climb back from deficit to take Game 1 from Mavs
• Paul finds his groove in winning playoff debut
• ESPN Daily Dime
• Fast Breaks: Hornets-Mavericks
• Paul's play gets Hornets buzzing
• Dallas Mavericks come up half empty, drop opener 104-92
• Dallas Mavericks can't afford another all-Paul performance
• Mavs may not live to regret this
• Mavs experience pays no dividends
• Mavericks-Hornets Game 1 notebook
• Dallas Mavericks suffer an opening stinger
• Paul blows up, Mavs implode in second half
• Bad second-half shooting turned tide against Mavs
• Paul trumps experience in playoff debut
• Scott has found happiness since break-up with Kidd
• Hornets owner Shinn hears sounds of success
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 19, 2008

• Behind Paul, Hornets are season's surprise success story
• For Dallas Mavericks' Johnson, return to New Orleans is strictly business
• Spurs win draft tie-breaker over Hornets
• Scouts Inc. Scouting Breakdown: Mavericks vs. Hornets
• Hornets ready for Mavs
• Hornets have what it takes to survive playoffs
• Hornets will fall in first round of playoffs
• Hornets painting town teal for Fan Up Friday
• Who will win it all? The numbers speak
• Race to the MVP: Who's the man?
• Both teams have a point to make
• Playoffs feature series of intrigue
• For Dallas Mavericks' Howard, turmoil was big step forward
• Nowitzki poses big problem for N.O.
• Hornets' defense will try to work on Dirk
• Ever the tactician, Kidd insists Mavs enter playoffs free of expectations
• Bowen gets answers to his questions
• Hornets' Paul similar to Hall of Fame guard Thomas
• New Guard looks like old guard
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 18, 2008

• Hornets records broken this season
• Hornets fever spreading
• Avery savors adversity, but Cuban wants ring
• Bumped band is a good sport
• Dallas Mavericks could pull surprises in playoffs
• How OKC helped launch the Hornets into the playoffs
• Look at how Hornets have grown
• Hornets seek to prolong feel-good story
• Lack of playoff experience doesn’t bug Hornets
• Dallas Mavericks expect double-Dirk defense
• Youth could work against Paul, Chandler for Olympics
• Cupola atop Capital One's downtown tower to shine in purple, teal and gold in honor of the Hornets tonight
• Odds don’t favor untested Hornets
• Time is now for Hornets
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 17, 2008

• There Can Only Be One: Dwight Howard & Chris Paul
• Despite setback, Hornets like their chances
• SNEAK PREVIEW
• Nowitzki up to his old tricks again
• A playoff guide to each team's biggest drama
• ESPN Daily Dime: Finale’s biggest winner
• ESPN: Hornets vs. Mavericks Page
• Hornets open playoffs Saturday at home
• Kobe is obvious choice
• Kidd caps season by reaching a milestone
• Kidd punches Dallas Mavericks' ticket to New Orleans
• Avoiding the Lakers was Mavericks' top priority in beating Hornets
• Mavs clinch No. 7 seed, matchup against Hornets with win
• The best unknown GM
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 16, 2008

• Calculating Chris Paul’s Bid for MVP
• MVP or not, CP3 has had a historic season
• Let's savor Hornets' delectable season
• Hornets capture division crown, meet attendance goal
• SOUTHWEST'S BEST
• Hornets win division, city
• Clippers falter in second half in loss to Hornets
• Hornets win team's first division title to clinch No. 2 seed
• Forecast: Hornets defense slumping at bad time
• The Buzz is Back in the Big Easy
• Stay calm; Hornets in goodshape
• On the Mark: Kobe's been great, but Paul is MVP
• Predrag Stojakovic: "Chris Paul should be an MVP"
• NBA MVP Breakdown, Part II
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 15, 2008

• Roundtable: Who is the league's 2007-08 MVP
• Hornets fighting for position
• Paul's the Best Choice in a Tight MVP Field
• Paul deserves MVP more than Bryant
• Ending The MVP Conversation
• Hornets playoff rally set for Thursday
• Shortfall projected in Saints, Hornets payments; likely to grow
• Weekend Dime: Stein's 2007-2008 Awards
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 14, 2008

• California trip no vacation for N.O.
• NBA: Oh, How the Playoffs Will Be Fun!
• All-Defense: Who brought the D this season?
• Living the Fantasy: Year-End Awards
• Clippers' Thornton grades himself a 'C'
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 13, 2008

• Rivalry between Saints, Hornets has grown since storm
• Why Kobe should be MVP
• Paul has proven worthy of MVP
• Byron Scott of New Orleans has done his finest coaching job
• Hornets' Paul exemplifies MVP
• Bryant and Paul still slugging it out for MVP
• Hornets stung by Kings' late rally
• Kings step up, knock off Hornets
• Artest, Kings play spoiler, damage Hornets' hope for top spot
• Hornets, Heat set for Mobile
• Hornets' historic comeback falls short
• MVP race between Lakers' Bryant, Hornets' Paul takes curious turns
• Lakers win in Pacific theater
• Lakers show both strength and vulnerability in big win
• Kobe, Lakers keep Hornets at bay to lock up Pacific Division title
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 11, 2008

• Paul in last shot for votes vs. L.A., Kobe
• Patter of tiny feat grows louder
• Hornets visit L.A. with seeding, MVP at stake
• Hornets making MVP push for Paul
• Lakers make it look easy over Clippers
• Debate heats up for field of worthy MVPs
• Phil Jasner: Coach of year looks to be longshot for Sixers' Cheeks
• The Politics of Postseason Picks
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 10, 2008

• Hornets flying high after record win
• RECORD SUCCESS
• CST continues fighting for the Northshore
• Bryant and Paul: MVP vs. MVP
• Hornets bounce back, wallop Wolves for team-best 55th win
• Why ... Byron Scott should be Coach of the Year
• Assistant coach Shaw rips Lakers' defense
• Hoopshype.com: Rumors

April 9, 2008

• Jazz schools Hornets on winning 'ugly'
• 'Nobody had a good game' Hornets coach Scott says
• Jazz top Hornets
• Hornets lay egg in front of sellout crowd
• CAN'T DRIVE 55
• Utah Jazz: No bubbly or T-shirts, just an outright victory
• Jazz clinch division title with win in New Orleans
• Daily Dime: Jazz Look Playoff-Ready Against Hornets
• Jazz take advantage of Paul's off night to win 4th straight, clinch division
• Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul in a duel for MVP
• Forecast: Tough week ahead for Hornets and why Byron Scott is a top notch coach
• Jefferson has plan to match durability and strong finish
• Former Saintsation now cheering on Hornets as Honeybee dancer<