<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>by 808Hornetsfan Warriors rookie F Marco Belinelli was almost unstoppable, scoring 37 points while leading his team to a 110-102 victory over the Hornets in today?s exhibition game. Belinelli also grabbed five rebounds and dished out two assists, completing a perfect debut for the young rookie from Italy. G Kelenna Azubuike scored 29 points and six rebounds for the Warriors, while fellow G Pierre Pierce had 21 points.The young Hornets squad struggled to contain the Warrior?s fast-paced offense, and were unable to match them offensively as well. G Anthony Roberson led the Hornets with 22 points, while C Hilton Armstrong scored 17 points and grabbed five boards. The Hornets were without Cedric Simmons, who was unable to play with an ankle injury. There is no word yet on when the second-year forward will be able suit up.The Hornets went into halftime with a 55-54 lead, but the Warriors fought back in the third quarter and tied the game 82-82 heading into the final quarter. Golden State dominated the final 12 minutes and outscored New Orleans by eight points. The Warrior?s three-point shooting made a big difference down the line, the team shot 11-for-20 from the perimeter.First-round pick Julian Wright had a disappointing night, only chipping in 10 points for New Orleans. Second-round pick Adam Haluska was able to score six points in 14 minutes of playing time. Both rookies will have to step it up in Monday?s game vs. Minnesota.Aside from the scoring, the Hornets were also out-rebounded 41-26 in the game. On top of that, the Hornets were only able to grab six offensive rebounds compared to the Warrior?s 18. If these youngsters want to earn a roster spot, they have to be more fundamentally sound in the next four games.</div>Not a good performance by the two rookies, but we'll get better.
this was a close game at the end of the 3rd the Hornets had an 11 point lead and it disappeared so quickly!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (iversonfan268 @ Jul 7 2007, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>My jaw just dropped when I saw Marco Belinellis stat line. His shooting was just unbelievable.</div>I know!! That guy is really good!
Hilt had a solid night; but from the stat line he could have hit the boards a lil bit more. I wonder what those 22 points from Roberson were comprised of; mostly threes?
