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Coach Willie Green is the Pelicans’ best asset and he needs to be given patience and time
It’s Saturday night and I’m watching the New Orleans Pelicans cut a New York Knicks lead down to five while a fierce battle happens in the fourth quarter on a night Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson are not playing. Second-round pick out of Alabama Herb Jones is harassing Julius Randle, Kira Lewis Jr. is running […]
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Patience is paying off for the Pelicans
It remains to be seen if consistency will be sustainable for the rest of the season but the ability to practice patience and not panic is the key to the most recent stretch of success for the New Orleans Pelicans as they have won 5 of their last seven games. It was hard for Pels […]
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In the wake of the blowout, the response is more important than the result for the Pelicans
Mama said there would be days like this in the NBA, although no one likes them to happen on TNT. The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their first blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns 111-86 Tuesday night on the road, marking the first real wall the squad has hit in the new era. While blowout losses […]
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Pelicans take a step towards identity
For most NBA teams in a rebuilding year, it typically takes at least a month before visual evidence of a defined identity begins to appear on the court. For the New Orleans Pelicans though, there is already evidence of a dramatic shift in identity as the young squad under new coach Stan Van Gundy is […]
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Close but no cigar: Pelicans rally against the Eastern Conference Champs falls short
There are no moral victories in professional sports and New Orleans Pelicans fans likely feel they received a lump of coal after a 111-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Christmas Day. I’ll be honest. I am actually a little surprised that this Pelicans team is competing as well as they are this early in […]
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SVG deserves a lot of credit for the Pelicans’ opening night win. His players do too.
By the time you read this, the New Orleans Pelicans will be preparing to play a highly publicized Christmas Day game on ESPN on the road to face the Miami Heat. I can’t predict the future but defeating the reigning Eastern Conference Champions will be a tough order. However, after Wednesday night’s opening 113-99 win […]
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In the N.O. Episode 71: Social Distancing
Shamit and Mason breakdown last week’s games and discuss the potential fall out of this pandemic, both for the Pelicans and league-wide.
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In the N.O. Episode 70: March Mailbag
Shamit and Mason tackle the litany of Pelicans related questions you sent their way. No pod is devoid of some hot takes, so tune in to find out where your least favorite podcasters stand.
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In the N.O. Episode 69: Zion Meets the Lakers and More
Shamit and Mason recap the recent slate of games, including the two match-ups against the Lakers. They discuss what the team needs to accomplish going forward to make the playoffs, and then have some fun with hypotheticals.
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In the N.O. Episode 68: Mac Is Back to Talk Pels Post All-Star Break
Michael McNamara is back to talk about the Pelicans with Shamit and Mason. We discuss Ingram, Holiday, Ball and many more talking points covered by Mac in his latest article on Bourbon Street Shots.
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In the N.O. Episode 60: Brandon Ingram’s Max
In this episode, Shamit and Mason discuss takeaways from the recent slate of Pelicans games, the progression of Lonzo, and then dive into what Brandon Ingram’s max contract will look like.
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Brandon Ingram: No Turning Back
I am analytical by nature. I’m a sap, too, but usually my analytical side is stronger. This colors how I watch basketball and thus makes me a bit annoying to watch games with. I rarely get caught up in the emotion of the game. Instead, my relentless muttering in games tends to be objective (and […]
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Brandon Ingram is filling a void left by Anthony Davis in New Orleans
Another NBA season in New Orleans is underway after much anticipation and fans find themselves in the same situation once again as the best Pelicans player is putting up historic numbers without a significant number in the wins column to show for it. Except what is different about this situation is that very few saw […]
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In the N.O. Episode 51: The Pelicans are Still 0-For
Shamit and Mason discuss the Pelicans starting 0-4. We touch on the brief positive notes and then go into more detail about areas of improvement. Should the Pelicans panic? Should they punt the season? Find out.
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In the N.O. Episode 49: Preseason Zion Madness
Shamit and Mason break down all the happenings of the Pelicans’ first 4 preseason games. They take you through who has been standing out, who hasn’t been standing out, and what to expect this coming season.
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In the N.O. Episode 44: The Schedule Release Pod
Shamit and Mason dig into the NBA schedule release, bringing you all the relevant stats and analysis that you both needed and didn’t need. After that, they have a little fun with over-unders that you definitely cannot bet on, along with random Pelicans stat predictions. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download […]
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Who Gets The Headliner Spot in the Pelicans Gameday Lineup?
It’s the NBA off-season. Even worse, it’s post-trade flurry, pre-training camp offseason. You have to squint to see the storylines. At least the schedule dropped, giving us diehards something to break down and analyze. Rest those eyeballs for a minute now, and let’s dissect how the order of the Pelicans starting lineup announcement should play […]
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In the N.O. Episode 43: The Pelicans Introduce Zo, BI, Hart, & Favors
Shamit and Mason break down the key points brought up in the Pelicans’ introductory press conference for the players who they acquired via trade this summer and quickly discuss the Pelicans’ crowded back court rotation before diving into how New Orleans stacks up alongside the rest of the Western Conference. Listen on iTunes Listen on […]
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In the N.O. Episode 38: The Pelicans Trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers
Shamit and Mason synced up during what they thought would be a calm weekend to react to the big Saturday afternoon news. The New Orleans Pelicans have traded Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, three first-round picks (including No. 4 of the 2019 draft), and one pick swap. […]