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In the NO Podcast EP 217: The Wrap
Michael and I talk Game 3 and Game 4. Well, mostly Game 3 and who was to blame. Was it Monty? Then we talk about who should come back, who the Pelicans could and should target. We talk Eric Gordon and his option, Davis and his extension, and Monty Williams and whether he should return. […]
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Why the MLE Will Have Little to No Value Moving Forward
Last season we at Bourbon Street Shots had the First Annual MLE Tournament. There might not be a second. And it’s not because the Pelicans won’t have access to the MLE; In fact, after all our hard work they didn’t even use the MLE last year. This year, it is far more likely that the […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2014-2015 Season Is Over
After the downs and ups and downs, the 2014-2015 Season of the New Orleans Pelicans is over. The 109-98 loss to the Golden State Warriors completes the sweep by the exceptional Warriors. I could dissect the game ad infinitum, but Chris has given a good feel of the game anyway, and there’s just not too […]
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Moleskin Moments: Warriors v. Pelicans Game 4
Will be interesting to see how Monty matches up w/ @warriors smaller lineups. Referenced that maybe sitting Asik was a mistake in Gm 3. @Jrue_Holiday11 is a go for tonight. @PelicansNBA were +17 with @ryananderson33 on the floor in Game 3. @ryananderson33 went 10/14 shooting last game for 26 points, after going only 2/11 the […]
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A Test for the Pelicans
You’ll see what the New Orleans Pelicans team has today. According to ESPN Stats and Info, the New Orleans had a 38% chance of being swept by the Golden State Warriors if they lost on Thursday night. Well the Pelicans lost, so now we’ll see what happens. Not only did they lost, but they lost […]
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Pelicans-Warriors Game 4 Preview: Johnny Chan
“Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched” -Someone, somewhere, probably talking about a Pelicans game I got lost in the moment on Thursday night. I was bedazzled. The Pelicans were up 20 points against the best team in the NBA. The defense looked great. The offense looked great. The New Orleans basketball scene was resurrecting before our […]
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The Dawn is Coming
On March 31st, I booked a flight back to New Orleans landing at 7:20 PM on April 23rd to surprise my mother for her birthday on the 24th (today). At the time of my purchase, the Pelicans were 2 1/2 games back of the 42-32 Thunder at 39-34, so having the opportunity to also attend New Orleans’ […]
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Shellshocked
It wasn’t supposed to happen that way. When you have a David vs. Goliath story, David is supposed to hit that big bastard in the face with a stone, everyone cheers, much drinking and getting laid ensues. Goliath isn’t supposed to take the stone on the noggin, look vaguely confused, and then knock over the […]
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Warriors v. Pelicans Game 3 Recap
Quotes and a Recap “If you play poorly on offense, it’ll put you in difficult positions defensively.” “They kicked our butts for three quarters, but fortunately we had time to come back.” -Golden State Warriors Head Coach Kerr on the Warriors’ struggles early on. Head Coach Monty Williams Tidbit: Said the plan was to foul […]
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Moleskin Moments: Warriors v. Pelicans Game 3
Moleskin Moments Pre-Game @PelicansNBA were 34-10 when scoring 100+ points during the reg. season. (Haven’t scored 100 yet in the postseason.) @PelicansNBA were 1-10 on the season when their opponent makes 10+ 3s. In G2, @PelicansNBA were outscored 11-4 when @AntDavis23 was sitting (2:56). Got to be able to afford giving him a bigger break […]
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Game On: Warriors v. Pelicans Game 3
“It’s not a series until someone wins on the road,” is an old adage that Quincy Pondexter was quoted as saying after the New Orleans Pelicans lost Game 2. The Pelicans know they need to win today if they want to win the series. The stats are daunting, if the Golden State Warriors win tonight, […]
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Easy Adjustments the Pelicans Can Make To Win Game 3
With their first round series shifting homeward the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a must-win situation. Yes, no one expected them to win this matchup but getting swept would put a slight dent on an otherwise very good season. And getting knocked out of the playoffs while at home is something no fan wants […]
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Nostalgia Before the Night: New Orleans Last Home Win
It didn’t matter that it was merely a first round game. That the team had squandered their home court advantage in Game 3. That they wouldn’t win another game the rest of the series. That there was no owner, and other cities and prospective buyers were licking their lips. On this night, it didn’t matter. […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 216: Warriors in the Blender
We talk over game 2, addressing some bad play by Anderson and Ajinca, Jrue’s injury, and Anthony Davis playing 45 minutes and if that was a mistake. All that, plus Tyreke Evans playing hurt, Gordon being an amazing shooter, Cole being weird, and our predictions for game 3. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes? […]
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Podcast: Making a Pelican Playoff donut + a chat with Pelicans communication manager Lindsey Mitchell
Last year I collaborated with District Donuts (the very, very good restaurant on Magazine Street) on making a special edition donut to celebrate the first final home game of the year for the New Orleans Pelicans. We threw a party at the restaurant, people came, Dell Demps came, and we talked basketball while eating a crazy basketball-team […]
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Help Anthony Davis Win the NBA Cares Community Assist Award
It’s easy to overlook the most important words Anthony Davis says. You’ve heard him talk about how he’s adjusting to the playoff schedule. That he believes the Pelicans can beat the Golden State Warriors. But those are quotes which only affect the game. But in his nomination for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award, Anthony […]
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Moleskin Moments (And the Morning After): Game 2
Notes of the New Orleans Pelicans game 2 defeat against the Golden State Warriors, where we saw a lot of things get better, but not enough for the win. Omer Asik started the game. Many at Tracey’s were wondering if Ryan Anderson should start. I even heard some “Alexis Ajinca starting” talk being brought up […]
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A How-To Guide for Hosting a Playoff Game in New Orleans
Important events require careful, clever planning. Surprise parties, international trips, festivals, New Orleans comedy festivals, cross-country road trips, graduations, and most relevantly to you, fine reader, a postseason basketball game. Specifically a postseason basketball game in New Orleans, the city still proudly holding the big game championship belt. Final Fours, Super Bowls, All-Star Weekends, College […]
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Pelicans Battle Tremendously, but Fade Down the Stretch in 97-87 loss to Warriors
If you are not extremely proud of this Pelicans team after watching the game tonight, then stop reading now, because you must be on the wrong team’s website. For 44 out of 48 minutes, this 45 win, 8th seed New Orleans team battled the 67 win, league-best Warriors to practically a draw (88-86). For the last four minutes, a lack of experience, […]
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Podcast: A diehard Warriors fan and Oakland comedian shares three reasons the Pelicans have no chance
On this special Monday edition of Trew 2 the Game Oakland native and fellow stand-up comedian Joey Devine joins Chris on the show. He gives us 3 reasons why the Pelicans have absolutely no chance of beating the Warriors. Chris responds with 3 very doable not-insane-at-all reasons why the Pelicans could possibly (maybe) beat the Warriors. Listen […]