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Pelicans continue to be destroyed by stretch forwards
Last season, the then Hornets had a habit of being destroyed by sweet-shooting big men as they followed an aggressive pack-the-paint scheme. That scheme is still in effect, though not as aggressive – but it resulted tonight in much the same thing as last year defensively. The Suns simply put five guys on the floor […]
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Game On: Phoenix Suns @ New Orleans Pelicans
Small Sample Size Theatre is still ruling the day in the NBA as teams are playing surprising well (or bad), players are putting up crazy or mind-numbingly poor stats, and nothing has yet begun to regress to the mean. All that noise makes it hard to get a real handle about some teams – particularly […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 155: The Pelicans sputtering out of the Gate?
Michael and I get together to talk about the first three games of the season – focusing on what we saw that was good, bad, and Ugly. (Orlando) We spend some time talking about the front court – how bad it looks at times – and what Ryan Anderson means to the team, as well […]
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Pelicans crack as Pacers ratchet up pressure
The Pelicans came out strong with their guards attacking the paint, getting fouled and finding shooters. Within a few minutes, they had put Hibbert on the bench with foul trouble, made Mahinmi look out of his depth at the rim, and were rolling to a nice 16 point lead. Then the Pacers got Hibbert back […]
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Season On: Pacers @ Pelicans (Ryan Anderson Out)
The Pelicans start their official on-court existence tonight, and I couldn’t be more amped up about it. For the first time since Paul left town, I’m tuning in free of a heavy feeling resignation and a dread of the inevitable. This team is different. It has players that have both skill and athleticism in the […]
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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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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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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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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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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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In the NO Podcast Episode 149: New Orleans Pelicans Rampant
The Pelicans continue their undefeated roll behind Anthony Davis. Pellissier joins the team to talk about the beatdown in Biloxi, and then Michael and I talk about whether we may have sold Davis short, whether Holiday will take fewer shots, what Austin Rivers may be this year, and spend a lot of time on players […]
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Rage
Rudy Gay. Rudy Gay! I voted in #NBARank the past two years. Somehow, despite my input, Rudy Gay ended up with a higher rank than Ryan Anderson, coming in at 55 ahead of Ryno’s 56. What is wrong with everyone? Give Anderson 13 shots and you get 16 points. Give Rudy Gay 13 shots and […]
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Pelicans remain undefeated in Pre-Season, striking fear into the hearts of all
“Terrified!” James said, when asked about the Pelicans untarnished dominance in Pre-season. “I mean, we’re the champs, but have you seen those guys play?” “I wish I was still in New Orleans.” Birdman Andersen broke in from across the room. “Playing next to Anthony Davis . . . wow! He’s almost averaging a point a […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 148: Pelicans Pre-season Basketball and What-IFs
Michael and I talk rotations, Anthony Davis!, Tyreke Evan’s ankle, the top 2 what-ifs that are most likely and most unlikely to happen this year, Dell Demps strategy, and Jrue Holiday’s turnover woes. Did I mention we get to talk about actual games! It’s Pre-season! Enjoy! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy […]
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Is Dell Demps in “Win Now” Mode?
There is no question that Pelicans GM Dell Demps spent assets and cap space this year to stock the team with talent. That has resulted in many pundits declaring that Dell Demps was responding to directives from an Octogenarian owner to “win now”. The question – is that an accurate statement? First, what does “win […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 147: Larry Coon talks Pelicans future in NO
Larry Coon joins the show to talk about Pelicans basketball – how the league is dealing with small market teams, what the tighter luxury taxes mean to teams in all markets, and gives his take on Dell Demps’ strategy of looking for “Young Veterans”. Lots of good stuff here. Thanks to Larry Coon for coming […]
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Jrue Holiday and the Turnover Problem
Jrue Holiday isn’t an advanced statistician’s dream player. Scoring, rebounding, stealing – these are all areas in which he’s only performed at an average level over the full course of a season. (If you take his season last year before Doug Collins threw the whole team under the bus, he looks fantastic, but as a […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 146: Pelicans Basketball Returns!
In our first Podcast of the new Season, we bring on special guest Kevin Pelton to talk projections for the team. Will Anthony Davis be the next NBA superstar? What are the biggest question marks about this team? Is Tyreke really regressing? It’s all answered here. Enjoy! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 145: The Pelicans doing their Summer Thang
Michael and I get together to cover everything that’s happened over the last month. The Team USA game, articles bashing the Pelicans summer haul, The Greg Oden chase. Remaining roster holes. Estimating a floor/ceiling for the team. The biggest unknowns left for the squad. Enjoy! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the […]
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The Pelicans won’t impress your average NBA stat guy
A lot of us are pretty high on the Pelicans latest team transformation. In a single off-season the physical profile of the team has changed dramatically as Dell Demps has added young athletes and shooters to a perimeter that was devoid of them. For the first time in a decade, the team now has multiple […]