NOLA homestand features more formidable foes
By: Jim Eichenhofer, Hornets.com, @Jim_Eichenhofer
It’s like the punch line to a joke, but one that probably won’t have fans of the New Orleans Hornets laughing much.
Question: How do you know when an NBA team is facing a difficult homestand?
Answer: When the Lakers – with their four future Hall of Famers – are the easiest opponent.
The homestand began Wednesday with a loss against the Jazz (9-7) and will continue Saturday vs. the defending Western Conference champion Thunder (12-4). Starting on Monday, the Hornets host a game every other day, facing the Bucks (7-6), Lakers and Grizzlies (11-2). Memphis has the NBA’s best record, while Oklahoma City is currently fourth overall based on winning percentage.
Fittingly, there will be no rest for the weary, either. Less than 24 hours after the Hornets wrap up their current five-game homestand by facing Memphis, they’ll immediately get on a plane to meet the defending NBA champion Heat (11-3) in Miami next Saturday.
