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A new hive; Hornets' first month in New Orleans brings a mixed welcome for a franchise trying to replant its roots.(SPORTS)

Byline: Thom Loverro, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

NEW ORLEANS - They used to be all jazzed up about NBA basketball in New Orleans. Then basketball moved from Voodoo City to Salt Lake City, seeking salvation.

Now the game has returned again to New Orleans, and they're hoping that the move of the Hornets will establish the league this time in the Louisiana city.

So far, it hasn't exactly been Mardi Gras every night.

The Hornets hardly have taken New Orleans by storm. They have averaged 15,040 fans after nine home games, which ranks them among the bottom half of the NBA's 29 teams. Besides that, the more than 10,000 pledges received in the drive to beat out Louisville, ...

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