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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! […]
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Monty Williams Threw Us All Off the Scent With His Rotations
We have seen that, at times, Monty loves to troll us. And I have to admit that he got me again. I studied every word he said over the last month, and I thought I had his rotation pegged coming into this game. I wanted Monty to play Rivers and Jimmer together, but Monty strongly […]
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Can History Repeat Itself This Season for New Orleans?
Prior to the 2007-08 season, all the experts made their predictions. Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were a title favorite, and the Spurs were poised for another Championship after winning the year before. In fact, according to the experts, the Southwest division as a whole was loaded. And while the Spurs, Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Rockets […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 193: Rivers declined, Actual Game Preview
Michael and I hit on a series of items, starting with a recap of the last two pre-season games. Then we hit on Austin Rivers’ option being possibly declined by the team, Lottery Reform that didn’t happen, Expected rotations, our two Confident Predictions and Biggest worries, and last, we get to preview ACTUAL NBA GAMES. […]
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Omer Asik and Defending the 2-Point Shot
I get it. I get the three-point thing. I get why teams do it (it’s efficient, adds entropy to the offense). I get why analysts grab onto it with a white-knuckled grip (it’s efficient, it’s pretty, and it’s a very, very easy analysis). The truth of the matter, however, is that if all a team […]
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Watch Parties at Tracey’s
This isn’t just about watch parties. Though we have you covered there. Over the past few seasons, all of us here at Bourbon Street Shots feel part of something more than just a Pelicans blog. We feel part of a community. A few years ago I attended an ‘I’m In’ event and listened to then-Hornets […]
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Why Dell Demps Should Pick Up Austin Rivers’ Option
Today, the New Orleans Pelicans picked up Anthony Davis’s option for the 2015-16 season. No surprise there. But according to John Reid of the Times-Picuyane, they will decline the 2015-16 option on Austin Rivers. The Pelicans have until October 31st to make this decision officially, and if they do pick up his contract, Rivers will be […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Season Preview Part Two
Our writers tackle five more pressing questions. For a look at Part One, click here. 6. Do you think Demps will make a move during the season to unload Gordon or to add a small forward? Michael McNamara: Teams should know by All-Star break what the cap will look like for the 2015-16 season and beyond. […]
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Rounding out the Rotation: the Pelicans’ Seventh Man
With only four days until the Pelicans’ regular season opener, the top of the team’s rotation is largely set in stone. The team will trot out a back court of Jrue Holiday, Eric Gordon, and Tyreke Evans, a front court of Anthony Davis and Omer Asik, and Ryan Anderson will serve as a lethal first […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 192: Western Conference Preview Part 2
We continue our Western Conference preview with the 9 teams in the Western Conference that will be battling for the playoffs. Where do the Pelicans fall? Well Michael and I have very different opinions on that. The Western Conference is a slugfest. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS Feed? Like the […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Season Preview Part 1
Bourbon Street Shots writers preview the 2014-15 season by tackling 10 of the most intriguing questions heading into the season. 1. Is this finally the year that Eric Gordon comes close to living up to his contract? Michael McNamara: Well, I guess this has a couple of parts to break down. When we say close, I […]
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In Defense of Being Young
Aside from having seemingly every player injured for significant portions of the season, there has been nothing more frustrating in the last 2 seasons than watching opponents carve up New Orleans defenses night after night. The last two versions of New Orleans basketball have played unequivocally shameful defense. There have been a lot of explanations thrown […]
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Pelicans v Wizards observations
Once again the Pelicans rolled against a team without all of its big guns, as Pierce and John Wall both sat out the game, leaving Gortat and Nene to hold the fort. Still, don’t be confused by the final score (88-84) this was a blowout. Monty played Darius Miller, Austin Rivers, John Salmons, Alexis Ajinca, Jeff Withey, […]
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Is Small Forward Really a Problem for the Pelicans?
You’d think the answer from New Orleans Pelicans fans would be a resounding YES. With the likes of Luke Babbitt, John Salmons, Darius Miller, et al, it’s understandable there’s concern. But the answer isn’t that easy. In fact it’s rather complicated. The answer could simply be: No it isn’t a problem Monty Williams is expected […]
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Is Anthony Davis on the Verge of Becoming a Full-Fledged Superstar?
This is Season Preview week on Bourbon Street Shots, and while the focus will be on the team as a whole, the answer to the question above will likely determine how big of a jump the Pelicans make in the Western Conference. Quite simply, NBA superstars only miss the playoffs in very rare situations. Kobe Bryant […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 191: Two Blowouts and Western Conf Preview Part 1
Michael and I cover all the action from the last two pre-season games, I declare for Austin Rivers, Anthony Davis goes crazy (as usual) and Jrue Holiday plays fairly well. We also talk about whether Ryan Anderson is in game shape or not. Then we move on to the Western Conference, covering the teams we […]
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Rockets v Pelicans Observations
The ‘ets arrived in New Orleans last night for a pre-season game, leaving behind the “Rock” part of their team in Houston. However, even without Dwight Howard and James Harden facing them, there was some informative things happening on the Pelicans end of the floor. A list: The shooting was a thing of beauty. Against […]