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Anthony Davis Gets the Pelicans Over the Hump in San Antonio
You had that same feeling in your gut that you know so well by now. As the Pelicans double-digit lead kept shrinking in the final minutes, you knew that something would happen. You knew that the first 45 minutes were too good to be true and that somehow, someway, the Pelicans were going to blow […]
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New Orleans Pelicans @ San Antonio Spurs: Yellow Ledbetter Open Thread
The New Orleans Pelicans tip against the San Antonio Spurs tonight at 7:30 CT in San Antonio. The game is on 105.3 FM, Fox Sports New Orleans, and NBA TV. Both the Spurs and Pelicans are 2-2. Digging more deeply into the shallow pool of games played by each team yields very little insight, sadly. […]
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Notes from Underground: Practice 11.6
They were working on Eric Gordon’s baseline three point shot throughout the practice, he was looking good. Didn’t miss until I made a comment. Tyreke Evans’ was the last guy at practice, working on catch and shoots from three point and mid-range shots as well. Balance will be key with his jumpshot. He was definitely […]
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In the NO Podcast 194: Davis Triumphant, Gordon not
Michael and I give our first game reviews of the season, blasting through what we’ve seen from the team. We spend time on Asik, Evans, Rivers, Anderson, and, of course Gordon. And we spend very little time on the unbelievably amazing Anthony Davis. I mean, what is there left to say? MVP? Then we preview […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Small Sample Size Theater
After four games, it would be foolish to assume how the next 78 games will play out. But what we can do is look at some trends and vow to monitor them as we move forward. With that in mind, let’s take a look at Part One of Small Sample Size Theater for the 2014-15 […]
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Moleskin Moments: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Charlotte Hornets
So at this rate, the New Orleans Pelicans are asking a lot of me, based on the analytical stat of them being 1-0 when I attend their games. Playing against Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets, or Bobnets (the other rendition of that gimmick probably sounds too much like a curse/slur), the Pelicans were hoping to pick up a […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Top Charlotte Hornets, Eric Gordon Bottoming Out
The New Orleans Pelicans played their first ever game against the Charlotte Hornets 100-91, and it was all it promised to be: fun, silly, entertaining, full of bad basketball, filled with chances to see Anthony Davis do his thing, and well worth the price of admission. Going back to the questions posted pre-game: Can Alexis […]
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Charlotte Hornets @ New Orleans Pelicans Open Thread
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Charlotte Hornets in a battle that proves to be much more interesting than a collision of 1-2 teams in different conferences normally is. First, the Pelicans have lost two division games in a row after a strong showing against a weak Eastern team. Dropping a third game to the […]
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Pelicans @ Grizzlies Open Thread
Tonight, the 1-1 Pelicans look to continue their recent success versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies currently boast an undefeated record and have defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, and the Charlotte Hornets. Pelicans Stats Grizzlies Stats Questions for Discussion: What is your prediction for tonight’s game? What do you think is the key matchup […]
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Why Have the Pelicans Played Well Against Memphis, and Will It Continue?
New Orleans has been bad at basketball the last few years. The Memphis Grizzlies, on the other hand, have been very good. Given these two facts, one can find it rather odd that the Pelicans have not only held their own against Memphs in recent years, but they have thrived. New Orleans has won 5 of […]
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Finding the Right Role for Eric Gordon
There are good and bad things to evaluate from last night’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks; Michael McNamara and James Grayson chronicled many of those takeaways. Undoubtedly one of the biggest concerns was Eric Gordon’s 0 point, 4 turnover performance in 34 minutes of action. While Gordon may not be part of the the team’s long-term plans, if […]
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Pelicans and Mavs Post Game Observations
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 109-104 in New Orleans this evening. The Pelicans came out slow letting Dallas get into the lane and free up Dirk Nowitzki and Chandler Parsons. It seemed the Mavs had this game all the way, even when New Orleans made an exciting 3rd quarter run. Much of […]
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Third Quarter Against Mavs Shows What Pelicans Can One Day Become
Things looked grim at the half. Dallas was getting whatever they wanted and Davis was the only guy who seemed to have things going for him offensively. But then the third quarter hit and we all saw what the Pelicans could be when they are hitting on all cylinders. Tyreke Evans was attacking the rim, […]
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Mavs @ Pelicans Open Thread
After a nice opening game win against the Orlando Magic the Pelicans welcome their Southwest Division rival Dallas Mavericks into the Smoothie King Center for game 2. As McNamara pointed out earlier this week the Mavs are bringing in the number one ranked offense–posting an offensive rating of 124.9. The Pelicans defense has played well […]
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Weakside Eyes: Reviewing the New Orleans Pelicans’ Home Opener (Audio)
Gerry talks about the shooting and the defense in the New Orleans Pelicans’ victory of the Orlando Magic in the season’s opener at the Smoothie King Center. V on the Magic Game 2014.10.28 Gerry V is a 21-year NBA analyst, 17-year talk radio host, a 16-year coach . . . also hosts “News Talk” on […]
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Pelicans Overcome Magic and Poor Shooting
“Man, that was something.” That was the first thought that came to my mind leaving the SKC Tuesday night. Pelicans shoot 40.6% from the field, 23.5% from 3, 48.4% from the line, and their talented backcourt of Jrue Holiday, Eric Gordon, and Tyreke Evans shoot a combined 12-34 (and their backups Austin Rivers, Jimmer […]
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Mavericks Offense Will Provide A Huge Test for the Pelicans D
The Pelicans defense has looked tremendous in spurts this preseason and in the first game against Orlando, but the Mavericks are a different beast. While it is hard not to get excited about their 17 (!!) blocks in the season opener and their 3rd ranked defense, we can not take too much from games that […]
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Weakside Eyes for Your Ears
((Gerry is not only writing articles, but he is also delivering short podcasts here at Bourbon Street Shots. We posted these in the open thread the other night, but here they are again in case you missed the update. More to come. Enjoy. — 42)) Not one, but two short audio clips from Gerry V: […]
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Chris Romaguera’s Season Opener
((As part of our constant change here at Bourbon Street Shots, we’ve added new writers we spent the summer recruiting, though that’s fancier sounding that it actually was. You’ve already gotten an article from Graham this summer, and he’ll have more up soon. Today, I’m pleased to reintroduce you to Chris Romaguera. I’ve included a […]
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Pelicans Go BIG Against the Magic
For 69 beautiful seconds in the 4th quarter last night, the Pelicans line up featured the three-headed monster of Davis, Anderson, and Asik… at the same time. The gigantic lineup included Gordon and Evans at the two guard spots and resulted in a steal, 2 trips to the line, and a turnover. All right, fine! […]