No need to be down just because tonight's Hornets game is nearly 550 miles away. The team has you covered. The Hornets are hosting a pair of playoff watch parties tonight, one on each side of the lake.

Fans can gather at either Gordon-Biersch at Poydras and Julia streets in downtown New Orleans, or at WoW Caf頯n Gause Blvd. in Slidell. In addition to watching the games on big screens, you can also pick up some Hornets stuff.

"We LOVE to give away free stuff at these watch parties, so if you're looking for some Hornets gear, come on out," said Brittany Cranston with the Hornets. "It's always a party if the Hornets are hosting something. We'll have Hugo and the Honeybees making appearances at both parties."

Brittany Cranston tells WWL's Chris Miller about the Hornets' Game Three watch parties

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The Hornets will also set up interactive games for the fans to have fun between the on-court action. The parties start at 8:00 p.m., the game tips off after 8:30.