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New Orleans Hornets News and Rumors

Pacers rally, send Hornets to 11th straight loss Associated Press, ESPN.com David West scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 22-point deficit to beat New Orleans 81-75 on Saturday night, handing the Hornets their 11th straight loss.
	Hornets' Gordon cleared for contact in practice Dec 22, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon, who has not played this season because of knee surgery, has been cleared for contact practice. Related: CNNSI.com, nba.com
	With Their Name Change Looming, The New Orleans Hornets Have Also Trademarked "Rougarou," "Mosquitos," "Swamp Dogs," And "Bullsh Dec 22, 2012 Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com It is, by now, established that if and when the New Orleans Hornets change their name to the Pelicans, they'll have one of the best mascots in the league. Feisty, local, unique-its got everything you'd want in a mascot, and the Pelicans will rocket to t