Belinelli bounces back: Hornets guard Marco Belinelli stumbled last Monday against the Clippers, however he has made up for it over the last two games by topping 20 points in each, including a career-high tying 27-point performance on Thursday, against the Trail Blazers. Belinelli scored his 27 on the strength of a career-high seven three-point field goals in the game, going 7 of 11 from deep. He went 9 of 18 from the field overall, while also adding three rebounds and three assists, however his effort was not enough, as the Blazers still came out on top, 99-93. (Updated 03/30/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Belinelli has taken advantage of a rash of injuries to his teammates recently, stepping up his game to the tune of 16.2 points per game over the last five, while shooting 53.4 percent from the field and 56.5 from three-point range. Belinelli does not do much besides score, but when he is on, like he is now, you can use him as a viable low-end Fantasy starter. (Updated 03/30/2012).
04/16/2012 22:07 Bobcats lose franchise-worst 17th in row
Greivis Vasquez scored 20 points and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Charlotte Bobcats a franchise-record 17th straight loss, 75-67 on Monday night.
04/16/2012 11:27 What's on the Schedule: Week 17
It's the final week of Fantasy Basketball, but our Adam Moore says the Week 17 schedule still has some interesting twists and turns.
04/09/2012 23:05 Kobe-less Lakers edge Hornets
Pau Gasol had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Kobe Bryant's absence to beat the New Orleans Hornets, 93-91 on Monday night.
04/06/2012 23:18 Spurs win 10th straight, atop West
Tim Duncan scored 19 points to lead San Antonio to a 128-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night, giving the Spurs their 10th straight win and moving them atop the Western Conference standings.
Marco Belinelli is coming off a breakout season of sorts in 2010-11, his first with the Hornets. Appearing in 80 games (69 of them starts), he averaged double figures in scoring and finished among the top 20 overall in the NBA in shooting percentage from beyond the arc and 3-pointers made. That should continue to be his claim to fame in Rotisserie formats and category leagues and a chance to remain the team's starting shooting guard should allow him to average in the neighborhood of 25-30 minutes per contest for as long as he can hold down the job by remaining productive. Consider him worthy of a late-round pick in any format, with his value being highest in category play. (Updated 8/28/11)
