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A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 6
Punchline: The Pelicans are in a good position to make the Playoffs. They control their own destiny, have one game worth of cushion to keep control, but they need to win at least one game. They can get into the top-6 if they win out. The New Orleans Pelicans have 4 games left to play, […]
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A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 5
Punchline: Sunday is a pivotal point in the Pelicans’ Playoff path. It can be made clear, but getting top-6 is murky, and top-4 is getting tougher in part due to losing important tie-breakers, including multi-team tie-breakers. It can also be made into a demolition derby, or more of one than it already is. The New […]
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In the NO Ep. 308: Battling for Playoff Position
The war continues in the Western Conference. Will the Pelicans prevail? If so, where will they land? And will it make any difference, since Mike is pessimistic about their chances? Listen to this podcast, and curse his name and basketball opinions forever. Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS Feed? Like the Show or the […]
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A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 4
Punchline: The Pelicans will have to work hard not to get into the Playoffs, but getting top-6 or top-4 is murky. They are losing important tie-breakers, including multi-team tie-breakers, but some of the common games are helping to offset those. I may have to do another, or at least work through some more technical points […]
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A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 3
Punchline: The Clippers and Nuggets are below the top-8 in the West, but it’s not enough to make me comfortable yet. The New Orleans Pelicans have 12 games left to play, with one tonight against I hate the Mavericks. A couple of weeks ago, I looked at the schedule trying to identify the importance of […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 307: No Rest
Michael and I cover the 8 games since the last pod, picking the games we enjoyed the most – and the one that disgusted us the most. Yeah, Houston. Everyone can’t stand Houston. We talk Frank Jackson out for the year, Diallo playing well, who the best matchups will be for this team, and what […]
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Thoughts Following the Passing of Mr. Benson
It’s been a couple days since Tom Benson passed away. I’m not going to go into his importance, because it’s obvious, and the same goes for how it’s a loss for his family and the community. I said it before, and I’ll say it again: Thanks for everything. Rather than do all that, I wanted […]
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10 Things the Pelicans Have Done Well for 10 Straight Wins
The Pelicans have won 10 straight games and are coming off their best stretch of basketball in over 5 years. No win through this streak has been the same and the Pelicans have adapted to each challenge presented to them. There have been a lot of factors that have contributed to this success and I […]
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In the NO Ep 306: Jrue the Terror and 8-0
Michael and I spend some time glowing about Jrue’s transformation. Then we talk what Mirotic brings to the table, which Pelican is likely to fall off, and what is Diallo, really? We also hit up the coming 4 games, and worry about how insane the Western Conference playoff race is. Want it on Itunes? Direct […]
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A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 2
Punchline: The Pelicans and Nuggets are the teams in the top-8 with the most potential to fall out of the playoffs. The New Orleans Pelicans have 21 games left to play, with one tonight against I hate the Mavericks. A few weeks ago, I looked at the schedule trying to identify the importance of games […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 305: Davis on the Warpath
Michael and I break down the Pelicans’ 6 game winning streak. We dwell on Davis, Mirotic’s addition, and whether Jrue is properly paid for his production. Then we handicap the Western Conference playoff picture, giggle some more over Davis going nuts, and then cover the upcoming games and schedule. Including that awful 5 games in […]
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Reviewing Recent Transactions with A. Levy
A. Levy. is back this week after releasing his latest album. He is a local artist (information and a song follows) who is a passionate and informed Pelicans fan, and you can find him performing all over New Orleans, the South, and the world. Be sure to check out his information and music below. 42: […]
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10 reasons to fall back in love with the Pelicans
It’s no secret around the NBA the relationship between fans and the New Orleans Pelicans has been shaky at best. There is a lot of heartbreak involved. Time and time again, our hopes are built up and smashed by a combination of bad luck and bad decisions. For a lot of fans, they feel like […]
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Let Me Explain the Spain (Pick and Roll)
Intro It’s not easy to reinvent your offense mid season after a component as big DeMarcus Cousins goes down. Yet the Pelicans are trying to transform on the fly all while trying to accommodate Nikola Mirotic and a changing roster. In this post, I will walk you through a set the Pelicans have started using […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 304: Mirotic arrives and Davis slacking?
Michael and I talk about the Pelicans-Bulls trade for Mirotic – and then the Dante one for entirely too long, orobably because I’m so happy to see it happen. We then address who in New Orleans is most impacted so far by Boogie’s injury, and wonder at Mirotic’s future with the team. Then we make […]
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Initial Reactions to Mirotic
“Initial thoughts on Mirotic, including if he seems worth the price? What do you need to see going forward to feel good through the end of the deal?” 42: Mirotic’s energy and decision-making were what jumped out at me. That’s quite a statement given his performance, but I’m also trying to put the horse before […]
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A Different Look at the Remaining Schedule, Part 1
The New Orleans Pelicans have 30 regular season games games remaining, sitting at 28-24. Teams in the West have between 26 and 31 games remaining, depending on the team. The number of games remaining and the varying details of each team’s schedule this far out, not to mention changing circumstances due to trades, injuries, interconnectedness […]
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A Coin Flip and an Interview
Allow me to introduce A. Levy. He is a local artist (information and a song follows) who is a passionate and informed Pelicans fan. Here is the first of his contributions here. Be sure to check out his information and music below. 42: Austin, I know we both believe this team can work, but to […]
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What Else Does Dealer Dell Have Up His Sleeve?
On January 26th, when news broke that DeMarcus Cousins had been lost for the year, the season seemed all but over. Two terrible home losses to the Clippers and Kings made it even worse, but a trade for Nikola Mirotic and an unexpected road win against OKC has given the Pelicans new life again. Still, […]
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A Role for Asik?
“Does Asik have an on-court role on this team for this season? Any part of next? (None of this is to say he should not be traded.)” 42: Yes, I think so. Davis has missed some time (not significant time), but Cousins is now out. Shouldn’t that open the door for him? Asik has seen […]