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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Depression Syndrome in Effect
Is anyone surprised that the Chicago Bulls lost their first game since the news of Derrick Rose possibly out for the season? The Charlotte Hornets beat them 98-86 in a very important win for their playoff hopes and aspirations, making the most of a team that can’t afford to let this injury linger over them for too long.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Russell Westbrook Gets By Just Fine Without Kevin Durant
New players and no Kevin Durant, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are doing just fine in their quest to make the NBA playoffs, led by Russell Westbrook with another fine performance to show who the team’s real MVP is this season.
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NBA Rumors – Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets & Oklahoma City Thunder Trying to Make Huge Trade Happen
A disappointing start to the season for both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Hornets combined with the attempts of the Brooklyn Nets to try and get rid of expensive deals on their payroll might lead up to a massive three-team trade that will include Lance Stephenson, Brook Lopez and possibly even Kendrick Perkins among other players.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden Has a Perfect Ending to the Year
There was no better player in the NBA during the month of December than James Harden, capping off a great year and better month with a wonderful performance to lead the Houston Rockets to a 102-83 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Russell Westbrook Hotter Than Anyone in the League
Next to the 2014 definition of ‘on fire’ is a picture of Russell Westbrook, who continues to be the NBA’s mr. Points-per-minute as a starter and leading figure on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 98-75 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James Gets to Beat an Old, Hated Rival
Beating the Charlotte Hornets isn’t so special these days, but the Cleveland Cavaliers and especially LeBron James could still find a thing or two to rejoice about, probably due to the fact that Lance Stephenson, the villain in the eyes of some thanks to some unsavory antics last season, was on the losing side.
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NBA Rumors – Charlotte Hornets Trying to Trade Lance Stephenson
The 2014-2015 NBA season has so far been a major disappointment for the Charlotte Hornets and individually for Lance Stephenson, a major offseason free agent signing who is now being placed on the trading block if the usual slew of anonymous sources are to be believed.
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Rajon Rondo Elbows a Flopping Lance Stephenson in the Face
Few players like to flop as much as Lance Stephenson, so not much was made of one of the dirtiest and most despicable players in the NBA, Rajon Rondo, elbowed him in the face during the game between the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets.
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Chicago Bulls – Convincing Without Overdoing it
Maybe life on the road is better, bouncing back from their frustrating home loss to the Dallas Mavericks with a 102-95 win against the crumbling Charlotte Hornets, showing once again the strength of this unit as a team, not having to rely on an especially great day from Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler or Pau Gasol.
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Portland Trail Blazers – Best Team in the NBA Right Now
With nine games won in a row, the Portland Trail Blazers don’t just have the second best record in the league, they’re also probably the best team in the NBA at the moment, moving forward with their plan to recapture long lost glory days with a 105-97 win against the Charlotte Hornets, maybe the most disappointing team this season.