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  In the NO Episode 313: Off-season preview

  Michael and I wrap up our era hosting the Pod by going into the off-season.  How much to offer for DeMarcus,...

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  Jesse Brooks stops following Bourbon Street Shots on Instagram

  Even though there are no meaningful games to cover, the NBA off-season can be one of the most eventful and entertaining...

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  All Things Considered: Boogie Edition

    In November while the Pelicans’ season was very much getting off the ground I wrote about “The Big Conundrum”. This...

• In the NO Pod Ep. 312: Season Retrospective

  Michael and I put a bow on the season, recapping the experience, what we liked, hated, and if the season was...

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  Thoughts on Round 2 Versus the Warriors

  The New Orleans Pelicans officially usher in Round 2 of the 2018 NBA Playoffs tonight when they play the Golden State...

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  Things to Watch in the Pels-Warriors Series

  Jrue Holiday at the rim Jrue is playing at the highest level of his career, mainly because of his newfound ability...

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  Playoff success for Jrue Holiday result of rare patience in professional sports

  A nation has rediscovered who Jrue Holiday is now that the New Olreans Pelicans have become the only team to sweep...

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  In the NO Pod Ep. 311: Brooms! Brooms!

  A sweep! Michael and I get to break down quite possibly the most exciting results we’ve had since starting the Pod!...

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  Thoughts on the Staff and the Offseason

  More and more will be written in time about the Offseason, but since I have seen some thoughts about it floating...

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  The Night the Pelicans Planted Their Flag

  April 19, 2018 – It is a date to never be forgotten in the cultural history of the great City of New...

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  FILM REVIEW: Jrue Holiday dominates Game 2

  Today I recap just what a truly amazing performance it was from Jrue Holiday in Game 2. Also, what might this...

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  Trail Blazers Game 2 Changes

  What do you want to see more or less of in Game 2? 42: I want to see better rebounding. I...

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  Reactions to Game 1 v Trail Blazers

  What is your reaction to Game 1? Mason: Incredibly fired up. The Pelicans played three consistent, solid quarters, which gave them...

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  FILM REVIEW: Blazers vs. Pelicans – Game 1

  James Grayson has created a great breakdown of what the Pels did to secure their win in their first matchup against...

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  Round 1 Predictions

  How does this series go? 42: Pelicans in 7 is my prediction. Following that are Pelicans in 6 and Trail Blazers...

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  Keys to Round 1

  What is “a” or “the” key to the series with the Trail Blazers? What is something else to keep an eye...

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  In the NO Pod Ep. 310: Portland Preview

  Michael and I talk briefly about the Spurs game, and then give a lot of time to Portland! We talk about...

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  Jrue Holiday 2018 Defensive Highlights

  Jrue deserves to be First Team All Defense this year. The Pelicans are a whopping 9.2 points per 100 possessions better...

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  A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 9

  The New Orleans Pelicans are in the Playoffs (congratulations), and there is not much to the remaining schedule. Graphics and such...

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  A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 8

  The New Orleans Pelicans are in the Playoffs (congratulations), and there is not much to the remaining schedule. I’m going to...

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  In the NO Pod Ep. 309: Will the Playoffs ever be settled?

  Michael and I talk about the Golden State win and handicap what is left for the playoff battle. Good news: The...

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  A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 7

  Punchline: The Pelicans are in a good position to make the Playoffs. They control their own destiny, have one game worth...

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  A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 6

  Punchline: The Pelicans are in a good position to make the Playoffs. They control their own destiny, have one game worth...

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  A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 5

  Punchline: Sunday is a pivotal point in the Pelicans’ Playoff path. It can be made clear, but getting top-6 is murky,...

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  In the NO Ep. 308: Battling for Playoff Position

  The war continues in the Western Conference.  Will the Pelicans prevail?  If so, where will they land?  And will it make...