New Orleans Hornets J.R. Smith, center, takes the ball up the court for the Hornets in the first quarter, during the NBA season opener against the Sacramento Kings, in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
AP - They're still officially the team from New Orleans, but judging by the roaring capacity crowd and the startling success of their Oklahoma City debut Tuesday, the Hornets should happy to wear those "OKC" patches for a while. |