The Hornets(36-41) need to win an important game tonight as they take on the Clippers(37-39), who are currently tied with the Warriors for the final spot in the West. Tyson Chandler is expected to miss tonight's game, as he continues to nurse his injured toe. If the Hornets happen to lose tonight, they will be considered eliminated unless the Clippers and Warriors finish the season with less wins than the Hornets. Golden State and Los Angeles both hold their series lead against the Hornets, which means the are automatically ahead of New Orleans if there's a tie. Season Series: Clippers lead 2-0Key Matchup: Elton Brand Vs David West
C'mon Hornets! I know that they can pull this one out, especially because they know it is a must win if they expect to make the playoffs.
Alright!!!! Hornets take the lead off of Devin Brown's 3-pointer!! 60-58 Hornets on top!!!!! D-West and D-Brown are getting how with 20 and 19 points.
Clippers now have the ball with 40 sec. down 87-85. Hornets still have the upperhand because they could run out the clock and hit a game-winner.
Hornets got the missed shot off the board but Marc Jackson lost the ball and L.A. gets the ball back with 20sec left. They could now tie it and send it to OT where the Hornets are 6-0, but nothing is certain.
Brand ties it at 87-87. With 9 seconds to go, the Hornets will look to end it with a last-second FG. I hope they make this one! Give it to West! He'll make this one!
11-4 run!!!! Hornets lock up their seventh OT victory of the season. They're up 100-93 with 1:10 to go. D-West is matching Brand point for point.
