After finishing dead last in the Mid-Western division last year, no one predicted the Hornets to a chance at clinching a playoff spot. Thanks to restructured lineup and rookie sensation, Chris Paul they're very much alive in the hunt for the final seed in the Western conference. Now at 2 games below .500 the Hornets are 36-38, trying to work magic in the final two weeks of regular season play. The main reason the Hornets have a shot is because of one dynamite player.
Chris Paul finished with a triple-double last night as the Hornets beat the Warriors in overtime. Putting on a spectacular show, Paul scored 18 points, dissed out 16 assists, and grabbed 11 rebounds. He's a shoe-in for rookie of the year honors. If the Hornets do make the playoffs he deserves most of the credit, boasting one of the best rookie years of all-time being compared to Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan. With the hurricane diaster effecting the team's home location and schedule the Hornets have rose to every challenge in their path.
Up next on the schedule is the Raptors, which despite their record shouldn't be taken for granted. It favors the Hornets that Chris Bosh is injured. Winning the next 5 games could very well position this New Orleans/Oklahoma team in front of Sacramento. Key players to watch are David West, Desmond Mason, and Cory Snyder. Their contribution and impact will determine whether or not the Hornets squeak into the postseason. However their outcome unfoils, Chris deserves the recognition of having an incredible rookie year.
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