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In the NO Podcast Episode 163: Gordon Vs Evans
In our first non-mini Mini podcast, Michael and I break down Evans versus Gordon in a battle royale! Who goes, who stays, who is better at help defense? Who is better coming off screens? Who does Michael think has a higher ceiling? It’s all Pelicans Shooting Guards, all the time! Except for Austin Rivers. Poor […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 162: Jrue Holiday climbing the Ranks
In a week of 2-1 Pelicans basketball, Michael and I love what we’re seeing from Jrue Holiday, talk Ryan Anderson’s rebounding and mini-shooting slump, and wonder if Eric Gordon deserves to be fed the ball when he’s on fire. We spend a little time comparing Ty Lawson, Jrue Holiday and Mike Conley, wondering who is […]
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Pelicans handle Grizzlies
The Grizzlies showed how badly their perimeter defense has failed tonight as they had little that could keep the Pelicans trio of guards from penetrating. Prince is looking old, Tony Allen(injury maybe?) didn’t seem as locked in as I’ve seen him, and though Conley was game, he couldn’t be everywhere. Without the massive Gasol in […]
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Game On: Grizzlies @ Pelicans
A wounded bear arrives to eat. Will he lose his eyes? The Grizzlies have been bitten by the injury bug this season and they have missed games from centerpieces Marc Gasol (9 and counting) Zach Randolph (2), Tony Allen (5 and counting) Jerryd Bayless(2), Ed Davis (6) and Quincy Pondexter (6 and counting). Gasol and […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 161: Pelicans struggle With Injuries
Michael and I talk about the devastating effect injuries can have on this team going forward, as well as recap that back-and-forth Dallas game, compare Jason Smith to Collison in the OKC game, and wonder why Amundson gets minutes over withy. Oh and we try to figure out why Aminu got 31 shots over the […]
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Offense isn’t the Problem and Opponent BS Rate
Everyone always spends a lot of time talking about offense. We rail at players shot selection, wonder why Jrue doesn’t generate more free throws, boo and hiss at the jumpshots of Evans and Aminu. We complain when there’s little ball movement and stare dumfounded when our guards drive one on two on a fast break […]
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Tyreke Evans Hurt, Thunder Win
After an aggressive start to the game which saw no less then two two-handed dunks by Eric Gordon, the Pelicans were smothered by the Thunder defense and had real difficulty springing players for clean looks against a long, scrambling Thunder attack. The Thunder simply realized that without a good roll man (no Anthony Davis) the […]
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Game On: Thunder at Pelicans
Two similar offenses collide tonight as the Pelicans welcome OKC to town. You’re probably a little surprised to hear that the offenses of these two teams are similar, considering the gap in reputation between them, but they do have stark similarities. Both teams shoot at about the league average in efficiency. Both teams are solid […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 160: Pelicans triple OT and a Broken Hand
Michael and I talk the 3-2 stretch the Pelicans produced, including the injury in New York that made Michael McNamara think fetal positions are good, the hugely entertaining triple OT game in Chicago, and the horrible, horrible San Antonio game. We also spend a lot of time talking about Aminu, rotations, last minute play calls, […]
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Monty tightens Rotation as Pelicans handle 76ers
The Pelicans weathered an early and unusual three-point barrage from the 76ers, and when those shots dried up – like they should when you are playing a non-shooting team – kept adding to their lead bit by bit. In the end, they won 121-105, and were never really threatened in the fourth quarter. Despite the […]
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Game On: Pelicans @ 76ers
Once again, the Pelicans are meeting the 76ers after a crushing loss and a heart-breaking loss. Last time, the Pelicans fought the go-go 76ers and dominated their small ball line-up behind a monster game by Anthony Davis. Tonight, they will again face a team again forced to play hardcore small-ball as their one big man, […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 159: Tyreke Evans, Pelican Alpha Guard?
Michael and I talk about Tyreke Evans recovering his form, which of the three guards appears to be the alpha Guard, the Closing Five, which lineups are good, which aren’t, Brian Roberts losing his minutes to Rivers, and bemoan just how tough the Western Conference is. Oh, and we also talk obscure stats, preview the […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 158: Ryan Anderson is the Pelican Panacea?
Michael and I talk about two soul-crushing games, and one game that managed to make them feel less foul. Plus, is Ryan Anderson the cure to all woes – even those caused by Arch-Villian Monty Williams? Only time will tell. We then talk about which Tyreke we’ll see the rest of the season – Stiemsma’s […]
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Pelicans can’t defend anyone, fall to Jazz
Despite Tyreke Evans finally finding his scoring touch going to the basket, the Pelicans still managed to lose the game to the winless Utah Jazz, giving up a 16-point lead built in the first half. I’ll have more to say about this later, but for now, I’m just going to touch on the three keys […]
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Dreadful Basketball . . oh and Game On @ Utah
Tonight the Pelicans go into Utah – and I have no idea if they are going to win or lose. Utah hasn’t won a game yet – indeed are losing by 14 points a game – and I don’t have any confidence that the Pelicans are going to win. It’s not the back to back. […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 157: Revising expectations – and Please, Monty some threes!
Michael and I talk Pelicans Basketball as Michael revises his expectations for this season downward, I try to argue for more optimism and then I take my turn ranting about the lack of three point attempts. We do spend some time glorying in Anthony Davis’s amazing ability – and a lot of time being down […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 156: Game Recaps and the Kamenetzky Bros on the Lakers
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky of Landolakers.com join us to talk the upcoming Lakers games and the state of the mightiest franchise in the NBA. They answer whether Xavier Henry is what we thought he was – which players are keepers in Lakerland, and whether Steve Nash has anything left. Then Michael and I talk the […]
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The Pelicans Defense – and why they can’t hold a lead
The season is young, and game to game numbers can shift fairly dramatically as the Pelicans run into teams that are hot – or not – or having babies like they did last night.(Congrats, Z-Bo!) As the Pelicans stand today, they are scoring 104.4 points per 100 posessions – and giving up 103.3 points per […]
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Pelicans stomp Grizzlies, coast to win
Just to make us all scratch our heads, the Pelicans stormed out of the gate against the Grizzlies, showing no tiredness from playing the night before. They proceeded to smother Zach Randolph when he was on the court, force turnovers (they are one of the best five teams in the league at this!) and dominate […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans @ Memphis Grizzlies
There’s a leak in the boat. And now a Bear wants to get in. The Grizzlies haven’t come out of the gate gangbusters this season as they adjust to a new offensive scheme under a new coach. (and the fact Zach Randolph was a little fat) They now stand at 2-2, having beaten the Pistons […]