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Goodbye and Hello
Goodbye George Shinn, Jeff Bower, James Posey, Hurricane Katrina, inexperience, Chris Paul’s meniscus, insufficient fan support, Tyson’s toe, Eric Gordon’s knee, NBA ownership, a general lack of talent, and the cursed Hornets brand. If I had to put my finger on why the last six years didn’t work out quite as we would have liked, […]
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What’s for Dinner: New Food Options at the New Orleans Arena
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to attend a menu tasting at The New Orleans Arena. Food was sampled, chefs were spoken with and bellies were filled up. For years, New Orleans basketball fans have been clamoring for better culinary options at the Arena. Well, congratulations, people who fill out surveys, people who eat food and […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 154: Pelicans Basketball Begins
Gerry V joins Michael and I to bring his coaches eye to what we’ve seen this off-season. We ask him about all the usual suspects, if center is going to be a insupperable hole, Rivers or Roberts, Tyreke on or off the ball, and Jrue Holiday running the point. Then Michael and I talk about […]
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Trew 2 the Game #18: Mascot Name Battle Royal
Hey readers! Mark your calendar for November 5th, before the Pels take on the Suns at the Arena, I’ll be doing a live podcast recording of Trew 2 the Game and will be joined by other writers and comedians. Would love to see you at Little Gem Saloon at 5:45! RSVP here on Facebook. Nobody really […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 153: Western Conference Preview, Part 2!
Michael and I break down the teams they predict will finish at the top of the Western Conference and out of the playoff picture. Where will the Pelicans land? Who will be the top seed? Tune in! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS […]
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Pelicans Season Preview Google Hangout Video Chat – Monday. Oct. 28th at 7 PM CT
Come watch some of your Bourbon Street Shots writers preview the season at 7 PM tonight, just 24 hours before NBA opening night and 48 hours before the Pelicans’ first regular season game. Some of the things that we will be discussing are as follows: Intros and “catch up”: It’s been a while since we’ve […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Scrimmage 2013
Yesterday the New Orleans Pelicans held an open scrimmage free to the public at the New Orleans Arena. The scrimmage consisted of two 20min halves where the Pels showcased their active roster which ended in a 55-55 tie and Most Valuable Pelican Lance Thomas (There wasn’t really an MVP but if there was it would’ve been […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 152: Monty on the Hot Seat? Team construction?
ESPN.com’s Amin Elhassan joins Michael and I again to talk about his latest Pelicans articles. We talk about Monty being able to coach this team and if he might end up on the hot seat, wonder at how good Anthony Davis will be, talk about the parts on this team and if they will work, […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Sweep the Magic
The New Orleans Pelicans enter the regular season on a high note, defeating the Orlando Magic for a second time this preseason, 101-82, bringing the nearly meaningless preseason record to 7-1. The Pelicans started strongly, outscoring the Magic 21-11 in the second 6 minutes of the first quarter. After a few minutes into the second, […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans at Orlando Magic
The preseason is finally coming to an end, and the real games are about to begin, but not until the Pelicans play the Magic one more time. In their first meeting in Jacksonville, Anthony Davis was simply dominant; scoring 29 points, grabbing 9 boards, logging two steals, and swatting 4 shots in 31 minutes. Brian […]
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Heat Beat the Pelicans, Spoil Undefeated Preseason
The Pelicans first game on their home court started off about as well as anyone could have hoped. Despite a few lapses in communication — leading to easy buckets for the Heat– New Orleans had it going on early. A barrage of jumpers and three pointers toward the end of the first quarter left them […]
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Preview: Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans
It’s the first game day of many for New Orleans Pelicans fans, and even though it’s preseason you can expect a big and excited crowd looking for the first W on our home floor. LeBron James and the Miami heat appear to be adequate competition, especially after emerging the frontrunners for MVP and NBA champions […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 151: Western Conference Predictions, Part 1!
Michael and I break down the teams they predict will finish at the bottom of the Western Conference and out of the playoff picture. Will either of us list the Pelicans? I guarantee a few of the picks will surprise you! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on […]
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Trew 2 the Game #17: John Besh for MVP
(Hey, heads up! On November 5th at 6:00p on your way to the Pelicans game, stop by Little Gem Saloon to witness a live podcast recording of Trew 2 the Game. We’ll have special guests (including other writers on this very site) as well as fun giveaways) It’s hard to pin down the NBA equivalent […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Launch Junior Training Camp Program
Today, the New Orleans Pelicans announced the Launch of the Pelicans Junior Training Camp Program. The program is focused on helping students in the Gulf Coast region live healthy and active lifestyles in an effort to end childhood obesity and to prevent Louisiana youth from starting the use tobacco products. Ryan Anderson, who is a […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 150: New Orleans Pelicans preparing to fly
Two more games, two more Pelican victories. The Pelicans continue to lift the expectations of those who watch this team. It’s hard not to feel the hype. Should you? Michael and I talk the games, team weaknesses and strengths, whether Brian Roberts has outplayed Rivers for the backup point position, whether Stiemsma will hold his […]
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Pelicans Squeak by Washington, Remain Undefeated
In a game that could be only characterized as devastatingly ugly, the Pelicans edged the Washington Wizards 93-89 to remain undefeated in the preseason and in their time as the Pelicans. The Pelicans recovered from a weak 3rd quarter and outscored Washington by 10 in the fourth quarter behind some strong play by Brian Roberts […]
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Pelicans-Wizards: Homecoming
Anthony Davis and Darius Miller are coming home. The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards will square off tonight in the University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena, where UK alums Anthony Davis and Darius Miller will play for the first time since their national title run a couple years ago. UK has enjoyed a wealth of […]
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Eric Gordon Plays, Pelicans Look Sharp, Beat the Thunder
I tend to be on the more cautious side of things when it comes to the Pelicans. I seem to be on the lower end of the win prediction spectrum; and I tend not to put too much stock into preseason displays and results. But I’m setting that all aside tonight because the Pelicans 105-102 […]
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Weakside Eyes: Gauge Your Frontal Lobes!
The New Orleans Pelicans are currently riding on the limo of the unbeaten! As I write this, I stiff arm those that have asked, “Now do you think they’ll be a playoff team?” My stiff arm is followed by a few slaps with a cold, wet washcloth . . . the charitable side of me […]