New Orleans Hornets vs. Utah Jazz - February 29, 2008(02/29/2008) 
6:37
Hey guys. This is Eugenio Hernandez III - Associate Producer at NOLA.com. I will be covering tonights game live from the arena. I shot the live blog early so yall could submit your questions ahead of time however I won't be logging in until right before the game starts. Feel free to submit your questions and answer the poll.I will make sure to get to them once I get back.

Friday February 29, 2008 6:37 
6:38
Sorry bout before everyone. Appears the other live blog closed it self. Heres the new one
Friday February 29, 2008 6:38 
6:45
Who improved the most in the Western Conference prior to the trade deadline?
Hornets
 ( 75% )
Lakers
 ( 25% )
Spurs
 ( 0% )
Suns
 ( 0% )
Jazz
 ( 0% )
Other
 ( 0% )

Friday February 29, 2008 6:45 
6:48
[Comment From jessejesse: ] 
go jazz
Friday February 29, 2008 6:48 jesse
6:48
Good one jesse. The Jazz are definetly a good team
Friday February 29, 2008 6:48 
6:48
[Comment From jessejesse: ] 
Deron owns CP3 !
Friday February 29, 2008 6:48 jesse
6:48
I don't think anyone believes that except for Utah fans    
Friday February 29, 2008 6:48 
6:49
But he definetly is a solid player
Friday February 29, 2008 6:49 
6:49
I included the Jazz because the Korver trade is getting buzz around the league as one of the best trades this year that went under the radar.
Friday February 29, 2008 6:49 
6:53
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
are there any injury reports for tonight?
Friday February 29, 2008 6:53 Jesse
6:53
Jazz have no one listed as injured   
Friday February 29, 2008 6:53 
6:53
I'm waiting on the Hornets now
Friday February 29, 2008 6:53 
6:53
Sounds like tonight is going ot be the third straight home game sell out in a row for the Hornets
Friday February 29, 2008 6:53 
6:55
If you have a poll question feel free to submit it everyone
Friday February 29, 2008 6:55 
6:56
[Comment From EJEJ: ] 
GO HORNETS!
Friday February 29, 2008 6:56 EJ
6:56
Game is starting in T-Minus 30 seconds
Friday February 29, 2008 6:56 
6:59
National anthem by Bonerama  
Friday February 29, 2008 6:59 
7:06
Alright here we go
Friday February 29, 2008 7:06 
7:06
LETS GO HORNETS!
Friday February 29, 2008 7:06 
7:06
Hornets win the tip off
Friday February 29, 2008 7:06 
7:08
Both teams don't take advantage of the first possessions
Friday February 29, 2008 7:08 
7:08
and the Hornets get called for 3 second violation
Friday February 29, 2008 7:08 
7:09
WOW! Some sloopy play to start the game
Friday February 29, 2008 7:09 
7:10
I truly feel a weird rivalry between these two teams because of the Deron and Paul factors. Paul was selected after Williams in the same draft. Williams went to the Jazz with the 4th pick I believe and Paul went to the Hornets with the 5th so their careers have to be constantly compared
Friday February 29, 2008 7:10 
7:10
West hits 1 of 2 free throws
Friday February 29, 2008 7:10 
7:12
Hornets lead 6 - 3
Friday February 29, 2008 7:12 
7:12
With 8:40 left
Friday February 29, 2008 7:12 
7:13
in the first
Friday February 29, 2008 7:13 
7:15
Game is tied at 8 with 6:48 left
Friday February 29, 2008 7:15 
7:16
Game now tied at 10 with 6:00 left
Friday February 29, 2008 7:16 
7:16
West is starting to get his shot down with 5 points
Friday February 29, 2008 7:16 
7:16
Paul has 4 assists already
Friday February 29, 2008 7:16 
7:17
PEEEEJJJJJAAA FOOOORRR 3
Friday February 29, 2008 7:17 
7:17
Hornets lead 15 - 10 with 5 left in the first quarter
Friday February 29, 2008 7:17 
7:17
TImeout New Orleans.
Friday February 29, 2008 7:17 
7:18
The fans are going nuts and we have a full house ladies and gentleman
Friday February 29, 2008 7:18 
7:18
Ive no included the box score http://stats.nola.com/nba/boxscore.asp?gamecode=2008022903&home=3&vis=26

Friday February 29, 2008 7:18 
7:18
Ive now included the box score is what I meant
Friday February 29, 2008 7:18 
7:19
Feel free to check it out for game stats
Friday February 29, 2008 7:19 
7:22
Hornets lead 18 - 10
Friday February 29, 2008 7:22 
7:23
Paul has 4 assists to Williams 1. Paul also has 5 points and 2 rebouds. Williams has 3 points and 0 rebounds
Friday February 29, 2008 7:23 
7:24
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
It doesnt look full on TV
Friday February 29, 2008 7:24 Jimmy
7:24
Its pretty full and Most games Hornets fan come out a little late.
Friday February 29, 2008 7:24 
7:25
All sections have a few seats open but I would believe this is a sell out
Friday February 29, 2008 7:25 
7:25
Hornets lead 24 - 10
Friday February 29, 2008 7:25 
7:25
and are really taking it to the Jazz. West just dominated Boozer
Friday February 29, 2008 7:25 
7:26
Timeout Utah and the crowd is on its feet
Friday February 29, 2008 7:26 
7:26
It appears the noise makers were the give away cause everyones got them
Friday February 29, 2008 7:26 
7:27
Awesome deal tonight. 40% off CP3 jerseys. They are $32 tonight
Friday February 29, 2008 7:27 
7:27
I'm definetly getting one
Friday February 29, 2008 7:27 
7:29
Wowwww. Hornets lead 28 - 10
Friday February 29, 2008 7:29 
7:29
30 - 10 and the crowd is going nuts
Friday February 29, 2008 7:29 
7:30
Pargo and CP3 are in the game with Armstrong Peja and West
Friday February 29, 2008 7:30 
7:30
Chandler and MoPete are taking a break
Friday February 29, 2008 7:30 
7:30
Peja at the line
Friday February 29, 2008 7:30 
7:30
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
this is nuts!
Friday February 29, 2008 7:30 Jimmy
7:30
Jimmy I agree. Peja sinks the extra shot
Friday February 29, 2008 7:30 
7:30
Paul has 9 points and 8 rebounds. Right now no one on the floor for the Jazz has any points ,assists or rebounds
Friday February 29, 2008 7:30 
7:31
1 person has 1 foul
Friday February 29, 2008 7:31 
7:31
Its hilarious
Friday February 29, 2008 7:31 
7:31
And that inluded the hot shooting Korker thats in the game
Friday February 29, 2008 7:31 
7:31
I'm not sure whats going on but it looks like hte Jazz are in time out on the bench
Friday February 29, 2008 7:31 
7:31
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
thats 8 assists for Paul right?
Friday February 29, 2008 7:31 Jimmy
7:32
Let me double check. I believe he has 11 points and 8 assists and 3 rebounds
Friday February 29, 2008 7:32 
7:32
Yup thats right
Friday February 29, 2008 7:32 
7:33
Hornets lead 33 - 11 with 1 minute left in the first
Friday February 29, 2008 7:33 
7:33
Make that 36 with the 3 from Pargo
Friday February 29, 2008 7:33 
7:34
People are still rolling into the arena as we speak. It appears the line for the nachos and hotdogs was a mile long
Friday February 29, 2008 7:34 
7:35
What a first quarter.
Friday February 29, 2008 7:35 
7:35
I think I want a hot dog
Friday February 29, 2008 7:35 
7:35
the MVP chants have started
Friday February 29, 2008 7:35 
7:37
38 - 15 at the end of the first quarter
Friday February 29, 2008 7:37 
7:40
Game is live tonight on ESPN!
Friday February 29, 2008 7:40 
7:41
Hornets shot 63.2% in the first quarter and 66.7% beoyond the 3 point line
Friday February 29, 2008 7:41 
7:41
WOW!
Friday February 29, 2008 7:41 
7:42
Hornets lead 40 - 15
Friday February 29, 2008 7:42 
7:43
What seed will the Hornets go into the playoffs with?
1
 ( 25% )
2-3
 ( 0% )
4-5
 ( 75% )
6-8
 ( 0% )
Will not make the playoffs
 ( 0% )

Friday February 29, 2008 7:43 
7:44
[Comment From BennyBenny: ] 
I find it amazing that even if you take out a 23-0 Hornets run, we still have the lead.
Friday February 29, 2008 7:44 Benny
7:44
I agree Benny
Friday February 29, 2008 7:44 
7:44
I put 4-5 becuase the West is just so competitive I have no idea how things are going to pan out. They are going to be on the road for a while
Friday February 29, 2008 7:44 
7:44
A tough east schedule could go either way
Friday February 29, 2008 7:44 
7:45
JAMES JUST DROVE TO THE BASKET BEAUTIFULLY!
Friday February 29, 2008 7:45 
7:45
Wow
Friday February 29, 2008 7:45 
7:45
44 - 17 Hornets
Friday February 29, 2008 7:45 
7:46
The starters are getting a nice break irght now
Friday February 29, 2008 7:46 
7:46
right*
Friday February 29, 2008 7:46 
7:47
With a 24 point lead they deserve it
Friday February 29, 2008 7:47 
7:47
Jazz have most of their starters in the game and Byron Scott is getting the opportunity to see how his backups will respond against tought competition
Friday February 29, 2008 7:47 
7:49
Alligator Pear is an avocado
Friday February 29, 2008 7:49 
7:49
that was the trivia question tonight
Friday February 29, 2008 7:49 
7:50
interesting.
Friday February 29, 2008 7:50 
7:50
Jadakiss is in the hizhouse tonight!
Friday February 29, 2008 7:50 
7:50
What what!
Friday February 29, 2008 7:50 
7:51
Chandler is on the floor
Friday February 29, 2008 7:51 
8:44
Sorry guys
Friday February 29, 2008 8:44 
8:44
My connection got cut off
Friday February 29, 2008 8:44 
8:44
3rd quarter now
Friday February 29, 2008 8:44 
8:44
Hornets lead 77 - 65
Friday February 29, 2008 8:44 
8:44
The Hornets defensive pressure has slowed since the first when they got 9 turnovers
Friday February 29, 2008 8:44 
8:45
The hornets just hit their 56th alley oop of the season. I believ ethey elad the NBA
Friday February 29, 2008 8:45 
8:45
The Jazz have calmed since the first and have put themselves somewhat back into the game
Friday February 29, 2008 8:45 
8:47
Hornets Chris Paul is leading all players with 23 points and 11 assists
Friday February 29, 2008 8:47 
8:47
West has 17 points
Friday February 29, 2008 8:47 
8:47
Hornets lead 81 - 69 with 2:40 left in the 3rd
Friday February 29, 2008 8:47 
8:47
Hornets lead has been cut to 10. Closest Jazz havebeen since first quarter
Friday February 29, 2008 8:47 
8:48
Utah beat the Hornets in points in the second quarter 30 - 20
Friday February 29, 2008 8:48 
8:51
Another alley oop
Friday February 29, 2008 8:51 
8:51
If yall haven't seen it you need to. The photo of Chris Paul on the front of ESPN.co. is hilarious
Friday February 29, 2008 8:51 
8:52
[Comment From RayRay: ] 
What is the attendance
Friday February 29, 2008 8:52 Ray
8:52
Its a sell out but we aren't sure of that exact numbers yet Ray
Friday February 29, 2008 8:52 
8:52
Definetly a goodcrowd
Friday February 29, 2008 8:52 
8:53
Hornets with their 5th turnover of the night. Chandler sits
Friday February 29, 2008 8:53 
8:53
Utah has 11 turnovers. 9 in the first quarter
Friday February 29, 2008 8:53 
8:53
Hornets lead gets cut under 10 for the first time since the first quarter
Friday February 29, 2008 8:53 
8:53
[Comment From RayRay: ] 
Under 10 now
Friday February 29, 2008 8:53 Ray
8:54
Correct Ray
Friday February 29, 2008 8:54 
8:54
[Comment From markmark: ] 
NBA.com says 17,445 is the attendance.
Friday February 29, 2008 8:54 mark
8:54
Wow. So NBA.co. and ESPN.com have the Hornets on their covers
Friday February 29, 2008 8:54 
8:56
[Comment From RayRay: ] 
what happen to the old Jazz unis. Not a hint of a Mardi Gras color anymore.
Friday February 29, 2008 8:56 Ray
8:57
I assume when the moved to Utah they got rid of them. Now they have Mountains in the back
Friday February 29, 2008 8:57 
8:58
Hornets lead 85 - 77 in the fourth quarter
Friday February 29, 2008 8:58 
9:00
Williams is on the bench and Paul is on the floor
Friday February 29, 2008 9:00 
9:01
Armstrong needs to get more aggresive under the basket. The Hornets lead is cut to 6!
Friday February 29, 2008 9:01 
9:01
The heck is going on
Friday February 29, 2008 9:01 
9:02
Williams has some intense tatoos
Friday February 29, 2008 9:02 
9:02
WOW
Friday February 29, 2008 9:02 
9:02
What is going on
Friday February 29, 2008 9:02 
9:03
Get Armstrong off the floor
Friday February 29, 2008 9:03 
9:03
Wow West was rejected by Millsap but followed up with the rebound and slam
Friday February 29, 2008 9:03 
9:04
Utah is the only team in the NBA the Hornets haven't beaten
Friday February 29, 2008 9:04 
9:07
Hornets lead 89 - 83
Friday February 29, 2008 9:07 
9:08
Hornets are 2 for 9 in the fourth
Friday February 29, 2008 9:08 
9:09
After shooting 60+% in the first
Friday February 29, 2008 9:09 
9:09
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
this is really disappointing
Friday February 29, 2008 9:09 Jimmy
9:10
I wouldn't say that yet Jimmy. But the lead is cut to 4
Friday February 29, 2008 9:10 
9:11
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
nice, Peja
Friday February 29, 2008 9:11 Jimmy
9:11
[Comment From RayRay: ] 
Where are the 2 guys we traded for?
Friday February 29, 2008 9:11 Ray
9:12
James has been in the game sparingly
Friday February 29, 2008 9:12 
9:12
And Wells I believe hurt his ankle
Friday February 29, 2008 9:12 
9:15
Hornets lead 96 - 88 and Pargo is on the button
Friday February 29, 2008 9:15 
9:15
WOW 3 in a row for Pargo
Friday February 29, 2008 9:15 
9:16
Hornets up by 9
Friday February 29, 2008 9:16 
9:16
There we go!
Friday February 29, 2008 9:16 
9:17
CROWD IS GOING NUTS
Friday February 29, 2008 9:17 
9:17
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
come on Hornets
Friday February 29, 2008 9:17 Jimmy
9:17
PEJA WITH THE 3
Friday February 29, 2008 9:17 
9:17
Thats what we needed!
Friday February 29, 2008 9:17 
9:17
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
holy shit!!!!!
Friday February 29, 2008 9:17 Jimmy
9:18
I like the pump fake
Friday February 29, 2008 9:18 
9:18
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
thanks David, hahahahaha
Friday February 29, 2008 9:18 Jimmy
9:18
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
WHAT A GAME!!!! I feel sorry for the NOLA residents not watching this
Friday February 29, 2008 9:18 Jimmy
9:19
I agree Jimmy
Friday February 29, 2008 9:19 
9:19
[Comment From RayRay: ] 
Wish they would get the cable thing worked out.
Friday February 29, 2008 9:19 Ray
9:20
[Comment From RickyRicky: ] 
i'm going crazy over here at home!! GO HORNETS! FINISH IT!
Friday February 29, 2008 9:20 Ricky
9:20
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
We MUST FINISH IT
Friday February 29, 2008 9:20 Jimmy
9:21
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
Eugenio, what is our record when we hit 100 points?
Friday February 29, 2008 9:21 Jimmy
9:22
Jimmy I honestly am not 100% sure on that. I can tell you that I can't remember the last game we lost when we scored 100 I will look now
Friday February 29, 2008 9:22 
9:23
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
its something carzy like 30-3
Friday February 29, 2008 9:23 Jimmy
9:24
[Comment From RickyRicky: ] 
PARGO!
Friday February 29, 2008 9:24 Ricky
9:24
Hornets 109 - 96
Friday February 29, 2008 9:24 
9:24
Crazy
Friday February 29, 2008 9:24 
9:24
Good game yall
Friday February 29, 2008 9:24 
9:24
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
what a game. You have to give to the Jazz
Friday February 29, 2008 9:24 Jimmy
9:24
[Comment From RickyRicky: ] 
MVP! MVP!MVP! CP3!
Friday February 29, 2008 9:24 Ricky
9:25
There we go
Friday February 29, 2008 9:25 
9:25
GAME OVER
Friday February 29, 2008 9:25 
9:25
Go buy Chris Pauls new shoe
Friday February 29, 2008 9:25 
9:25
HA!
Friday February 29, 2008 9:25 
9:25
Hornets win 110 - 96 after a scary 4th quarter
Friday February 29, 2008 9:25 
9:26
I will see yall at the next home game.
Friday February 29, 2008 9:26 
9:26
Thanks for hanging out
Friday February 29, 2008 9:26 
9:27
This Live Blog has now ended.

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