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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 mean moving forward? Be sure to subscribe to the channel for any new content being posted up. [youtube id=”FglRXauBY7c” width=”620″ height=”360″]
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We’re all sad, but DeMarcus Cousins had one hell of a season
I’m sad. We’re sad. But nothing can compare to the pain and anguish that DeMarcus Cousins must be going through right now. After leading for pretty much the entire game, the New Orleans Pelicans were on the precipice of losing to the Houston Rockets. However with just over 2 minutes left in the game Luc […]
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Jrue Holiday – Is It Really That Bad?
When the Pelicans signed Jrue Holiday to a 5-year, $126 million contract, they figured they would be getting their third key All-Star. He would help bolster the Pelicans roster with scoring from the guard position and play gritty and athletic defense. At the Pelicans press conference in early July, Demps made it clear that Jrue […]
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5 Pelicans Facts for 5 Games This Season
The New Orleans Pelicans currently sit at 2-3 to start the year. Their losses are on the road to Memphis and Portland with one at home to Golden State. Their wins are both on road in Los Angeles to the Lakers and against the Kings. It’s still very early, but it doesn’t take you long […]
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Overreacting to the first Pelicans preseason game
After a long (very long) off-season we finally had our first action of New Orleans Pelicans basketball. With so much conjecture as to how well the team will perform this season, it was nice to be able to see some substantive play. And we all know that whatever happens in the very first pre-season game […]
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Pelicans don’t need more time, they have their identity
After a loss in San Antonio on Sunday evening, New Orleans Pelicans Head Coach, Alvin Gentry talked a bit about the Pelicans need to sort out their identity. “We’ve got to figure it out. We’ve got to figure it out in a hurry,” Gentry said. “What are we going to be? How are we going […]
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Anthony Davis And The New Orleans Pelicans Agree To Contract Extension
As the clock struck 11:01pm CST General Manager of the New Orleans Pelicans, Dell Demps, promptly offered Anthony Davis and his agency a 5-year/$145 million contract extension. The terms we’re accepted almost immediately as Davis formally becomes the centrepiece for the Pelicans for the next six years. The move solidifies an assumption many have felt […]
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The cap situations of the Western Conference playoff teams
The other day Michael McNamara analysed the Pelicans options for the mid-level exception for this years’ NBA Free Agency. However, one of the most important things to remember is that not only will the Pelicans be wanting the services of these players, so too will other teams. Today I’ll have a look at each of […]
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Season In Review: Norris Cole
A two time NBA champion, Norris Cole was brought in from the Miami heat in a three-team trade that sent out John Salmons. The idea was that the Pelicans desperately needed backup point guard help. Jrue Holiday had been battling injuries, so too Tyreke Evans. New Orleans needed a guy to fill the “void” left by […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Season In Review: Omer Asik
In Spain, Omer Asik told Monty/Anthony Davis he just wants to rebound/defend. Upon hearing that, Davis’ smile was “like the Kool-Aid Man – Jim Eichenhofer, Pelicans.com It’s been talked about everywhere, whether the Pelicans should re-sign Omer Asik. New Orleans was surging towards the playoffs thanks in large part to their improved defensive play. Their […]
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Warriors and Pelicans Game One: Film Review
The Anthony Davis playoff era began last night to what many believed to be an easy Warrior victory. Proceedings proved to fall in line with these sentiments as Golden State controlled much of the evening. But, for what seemed destined for a blowout turned into a more competitive game as New Orleans scored 33 4th […]
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Pelicans Playoff Hunt – Not Quite There
Life can often be a battle of good versus bad, but often this is very much a perception of our own realities. In the New Orleans Pelicans’ case their reality is very much a battle of inconsistencies. We spoke a while ago of the importance of gaining ground in the Western Conference playoff hunt with […]
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The Pelican Playoff Hunt – Gaining Ground in The West
It’s been a full week since the last installment of the Pelican playoff chase and not much has changed. There has been some very intriguing events to note across the four teams battling hard for the 7th and 8th seeds to the playoffs. If you haven’t already, please make sure you check out Chris Romaguera’s […]
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The Pelican Playoff Hunt
Good afternoon all! I’d like to welcome you to the Pelican Playoff Hunt – a new regular segment where we keep track of everything relating to New Orleans’ quest to get into the playoffs. In it we will keep track of the overall standings, upcoming schedule of the Pels as well as the teams also […]
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An Analysis on the Pelicans Defensive Struggles
I’ve been wondering for the longest time why the Pelicans have struggled on defense. They have what appears to be a talent group of athletes. All are more than capable of containing and defending the talent on offer in the NBA. Currently New Orleans ranks 25th in defensive rating this season. They’ve only improved slightly […]
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Pelicans lose big to the Trail Blazers
Tonight nothing seemed to work. The Pelicans strength has been their offense and a lot of that is due to Anthony Davis’ stellar play. For proceedings this evening Davis was struggling. The Blazers did an excellent job defensively forcing him into tough shots and making sure that when he missed they pushed the ball up […]
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Game on: Blazers @ Pelicans
If you missed the game last night between the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers you missed an absolute barn burner. Triple Overtime and Damian Lillard taking over to settle matters in the final extra period. Every time the Blazers looked down and out Lillard would some how keep his team in the game. […]
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Observations: Pelicans Win At Home Against Cleveland
With 5:30 left in the 1st quarter Anthony Davis checked out of the game and did not return. It’s unclear what exactly caused the issue with the official word being that he suffered a chest contusion. There’s been a lot of commentary recently that without Anthony Davis the Pelicans have a hard time playing well. […]
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Game On: Cavs @ Pelicans
After battling against the Mavericks a few nights ago the Pelicans return home to play the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron will play in the game despite suffering a knee injury that head-coach David Blatt said was “nothing major.” Kyrie Irving also is battling through injury and is likely to play tonight. New Orleans has been a […]
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Post-game observations on Pelicans @ Hawks
The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Atlanta Hawks tonight 100 to 91 after thanksgiving day. Atlanta led for the majority of the game while the Pelicans seemed completely hesitant and void of any confidence. After losing to Sacramento the other night New Orleans has fallen to .500 The first half was where the game […]